Ransomware Research

WannaDie_2023 Ransomware

WannaDie_2023 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
WannaDie_2023
First Seen
November 1, 2023

How WannaDie_2023 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

WannaDie_2023 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, WannaDie_2023 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file/^info[0-9]{6}\.txt$/

Ransom message:

notes/info037105.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/zhpa1cnhz.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with WannaDie_2023 ransomware:

  • WannaDie2.exe
  • host.exe

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About This Analysis

This WannaDie_2023 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 WannaDie_2023.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

WannaDie_2023 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio