Ransomware Research

Juwon Ransomware

Juwon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Juwon
First Seen
January 1, 2019

How Juwon Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Fake ransomware (doesn't encrypt files)

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Juwon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Juwon ransomware:

  • juwonRansomeware.exe

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About This Analysis

This Juwon ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Juwon.

Last updated: July 30, 2025