Ransomware Research
Winnix Ransomware
Winnix is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Winnix
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How Winnix Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Sample protected with ConfuserEx
File Encryption Patterns
Winnix modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..wnxRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Winnix displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!.txtRansom message:
notes/YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Winnix ransomware:
WinnixCryptor.zip.bat.bin
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About This Analysis
This Winnix 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 Winnix.
Last updated: July 30, 2025