Ransomware Research
Wessy Ransomware
Wessy 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.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Wessy
- First Seen
- January 1, 2024
How Wessy Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Wessy modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..wessyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Wessy displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/9kf165wlp.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Wessy ransomware:
DonutLite1.2.1.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Wessy 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 Wessy.
Last updated: July 30, 2025