Ransomware Research
Schwerer Ransomware
Schwerer is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Schwerer
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Schwerer Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://tria.ge/230502-pkklbsba64/behavioral1 schtasks /Create /SC MINUTE /MO 1 /TN waijo /tr C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Other\pawje.exe
File Encryption Patterns
Schwerer modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..schwRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Schwerer displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
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Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Schwerer ransomware:
pawje.exe
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About This Analysis
This Schwerer 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 Schwerer.
Last updated: July 30, 2025