WinWord64 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
WinWord64
First Seen
August 1, 2020
How WinWord64 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
WinWord64 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encrypted
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, WinWord64 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with WinWord64 ransomware:
winword64.exe
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