Ransomware Research
Weaxor Ransomware
Weaxor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Weaxor
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How Weaxor Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
weax.txt in the RansomPayloadStartFolder
File Encryption Patterns
Weaxor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..weaxRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Weaxor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FILE RECOVERY.txtRansom message:
notes/FILE RECOVERY.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Weaxor 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 Weaxor.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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