Ransomware Research

Wcry Ransomware

Wcry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Wcry
First Seen
February 1, 2017

How Wcry Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C in TOR 857d97de22128254d7caf1041f11c380b59f662a2e7536935ee7e2529a57fb2f -> OK

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..wcry

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Wcry ransomware:

  • Message
  • Message.EXE
  • taskmsgr.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • w.exe_
  • a.1.wannacrypt.exe
  • wecry
  • 2.bin

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About This Analysis

This Wcry 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 Wcry.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Wcry Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio