Ransomware Research

Wikipedia Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Wikipedia
First Seen
June 1, 2024

How Wikipedia Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/798406/wikipedia-ransomware-wikipedia-support-topic/page-2

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..wikipedia

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filehow_to_decrypt_files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/how_to_decrypt_files.txt

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let Wikipedia ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

About This Analysis

This Wikipedia 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 Wikipedia.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Wikipedia Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio