Ransomware Research
WantMoney Ransomware
WantMoney is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Want Money.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- WantMoney
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Want Money
How WantMoney Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Changes filenames Biblio.mdb -> Biblio.JIQAV-YVAYT-ZQGXM-LBRUV.Encrypted[B32588601@163.com].WantMoney17
File Encryption Patterns
WantMoney modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.WantMoney[0-9]{1,2}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WantMoney displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_Want Money_.txtRansom message:
notes/_Want Money_.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRootDiscsRansom message:
notes/_Want Money_.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with WantMoney ransomware:
8OH00QnGHT.exe619f2b5a609889b8_hcxn92m4j9.exe
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About This Analysis
This WantMoney 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 WantMoney.
Last updated: July 30, 2025