Ransomware Research
WannaCry.NET Ransomware
WannaCry.NET 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: Fake Clone WannaCry.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- WannaCry.NET
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Fake Clone WannaCry
How WannaCry.NET Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WannaCry.NET displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion@Please_Read_Me@.txtRansom message:
notes/@Please_Read_Me@.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with WannaCry.NET ransomware:
wc.exewg.exe@WanaDecryptor@.ex___@WanaDecryptor@.exedatawd.exeed.exe
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About This Analysis
This WannaCry.NET 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 WannaCry.NET.
Last updated: July 30, 2025