Ransomware Research
PowerHentai Ransomware
PowerHentai is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DoggeWiper, Idiot.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PowerHentai
- First Seen
- February 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- DoggeWiperIdiot
How PowerHentai Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/3b9ef270-4472-4887-a688-a959eac99c7d/ https://app.any.run/tasks/3e01e4d9-810f-4444-97e0-ffb26e1708e6/ Destroys contents of the files (1815 bytes of note)
File Encryption Patterns
PowerHentai modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vscode..txtTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PowerHentai ransomware:
The power of hentai.exeThe_power_of_hentai.exeDoggeWiper.exe
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About This Analysis
This PowerHentai 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 PowerHentai.
Last updated: July 30, 2025