Ransomware Research
Waffle Ransomware
Waffle is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Waffle
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How Waffle Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Contains Anti-VM, Anti-Debugger
File Encryption Patterns
Waffle modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..waffleRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Waffle displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Waffle ransomware:
Waffle.exeWaffle #RansomwareWaffle
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About This Analysis
This Waffle 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 Waffle.
Last updated: July 30, 2025