Ransomware Research
Warning Ransomware
Warning is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Warning
- First Seen
- April 1, 2025
How Warning Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Warning modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..warningRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Warning displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.htmlRansom message:
notes/HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Warning ransomware:
software.exe250426-z88m6szshz.bin
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About This Analysis
This Warning 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 Warning.
Last updated: July 30, 2025