Ransomware Research
Whole Ransomware
Whole is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Whole
- First Seen
- October 1, 2023
How Whole Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Whole modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..wholeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Whole displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^README-ID-.+\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/README-ID--DESKTOP-QQQ1.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/9IBoMNArk.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Whole ransomware:
rundll32.exe1net.exeMalware_Sample_1net.exe
Elastio Can Help You
Don't let Whole ransomware take over your data
Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.
About This Analysis
This Whole 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 Whole.
Last updated: July 30, 2025