Ransomware Research

Water Ransomware

Water is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Water
First Seen
February 1, 2024

How Water Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3499].[aquaman@rambler.ua].water

File Encryption Patterns

Water modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..water

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Water ransomware:

  • file.exe

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About This Analysis

This Water 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 Water.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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