Ransomware Research
WannaBitcoin Ransomware
WannaBitcoin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- WannaBitcoin
- First Seen
- December 1, 2021
How WannaBitcoin Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
WannaBitcoin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..wannabitcoinRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WannaBitcoin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ ME TO RECOVER YOUR FILES.wannabitcoin.txtRansom message:
notes/READ ME TO RECOVER YOUR FILES.wannabitcoin.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with WannaBitcoin ransomware:
svchost.exeWannaBitcoin.exe
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About This Analysis
This WannaBitcoin 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 WannaBitcoin.
Last updated: July 30, 2025