Ransomware Research
WantToCry Ransomware
WantToCry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Want_To_Cry.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- WantToCry
- First Seen
- January 1, 2024
- Known Aliases
- Want_To_Cry
How WantToCry Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
WantToCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..want_to_cryRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WantToCry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!want_to_cry.txtRansom message:
notes/!want_to_cry.txt
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About This Analysis
This WantToCry 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 WantToCry.
Last updated: July 30, 2025