Ransomware Research
Trojan-Syria Ransomware
Trojan-Syria is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Trojan-Syria
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n
How Trojan-Syria Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Trojan-Syria modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n..wannacryRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Trojan-Syria displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/img.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Trojan-Syria ransomware:
1.exeWana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n.exeFake Wannacry.exeWana Decrypt0r New Editi0n1.exe
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About This Analysis
This Trojan-Syria 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 Trojan-Syria.
Last updated: July 30, 2025