Ransomware Research
RansomWar Ransomware
RansomWar is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RansomWar
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How RansomWar Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
RansomWar.txt located in the system32 directory
File Encryption Patterns
RansomWar modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..rwgRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RansomWar displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RansomWar.txtRansom message:
notes/RansomWar.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RansomWar ransomware:
RansomWar.exe
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About This Analysis
This RansomWar 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 RansomWar.
Last updated: July 30, 2025