Ransomware Research

WannaSpam Ransomware

WannaSpam is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
WannaSpam
First Seen
June 1, 2018

How WannaSpam Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE Fake

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

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About This Analysis

This WannaSpam 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 WannaSpam.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

WannaSpam Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio