Ransomware Research
WinBamboozle Ransomware
WinBamboozle is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- WinBamboozle
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
How WinBamboozle Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Ransom note in one specified folder
File Encryption Patterns
WinBamboozle modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[A-Z0-9]{5}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WinBamboozle displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_README.txtRansom message:
notes/_README.txt
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About This Analysis
This WinBamboozle 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 WinBamboozle.
Last updated: July 30, 2025