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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