Ransomware Research

SymmyWare Ransomware

SymmyWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SymmiWare.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SymmyWare
First Seen
June 1, 2016
Known Aliases
SymmiWare

How SymmyWare Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://app.any.run/tasks/55d8d231-572c-4bf2-8bf6-3fdb23624bff/ https://app.any.run/tasks/acf02463-d7de-475e-adf0-50075b4f4cd4/ https://app.any.run/tasks/f150afde-6700-4c62-9cba-669d6aeea854/

File Encryption Patterns

SymmyWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..SYMMYWARE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileSYMMYWARE.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/SYMMYWARE.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with SymmyWare ransomware:

  • TODO: <InternalName>
  • jisMlDfmBgdeF.exe
  • hyBrDFjOidLuty.exe
  • hybrdfjoidluty.exe
  • PsExec.exe
  • PsExec
  • psexec.c
  • PSExec.exe
  • PsExec2232.exe
  • psexec.exe
  • PsEx17c.rra
  • PsExec (1).exe
  • chrome.exe
  • p.exe
  • _tap.exe
  • _tfb.exe
  • _ivr.exe
  • ky.exe

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About This Analysis

This SymmyWare 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 SymmyWare.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

SymmyWare Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio