Ransomware Research

WannaPeace Ransomware

WannaPeace 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
WannaPeace
First Seen
November 1, 2017

How WannaPeace Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts only "C://testes" folder Infix _enc used for temporary files Doesn't change filenames Requires Tulpep.NotificationWindow.dll, lzma.dll (if comressed option)

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with WannaPeace ransomware:

  • Win32.WannaPeace.exe
  • Win32.exe
  • RzW.exe
  • win32.wannapeace.exe
  • 651.json
  • notavirus000.exe
  • a.exe
  • cookie-consent-logo.png
  • malicious771.exe
  • WannaPeace0.exe

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About This Analysis

This WannaPeace 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 WannaPeace.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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