Ransomware Research
Plague17 (2018-2019) Ransomware
Plague17 (2018-2019) is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Plague17 (2018-2019)
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
How Plague17 (2018-2019) Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Plague17 (2018-2019) modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./[a-f0-9]{16}\.PLAGUE17-[a-f0-9]{16}/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Plague17 (2018-2019) displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
PLAGUE17.txtRansom message:
notes/PLAGUE17.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Plague17 (2018-2019) ransomware:
gwintl.exe
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About This Analysis
This Plague17 (2018-2019) 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 Plague17 (2018-2019).
Last updated: July 30, 2025