Ransomware Research
Wormhole Ransomware
Wormhole is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Wormhole
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Wormhole Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Wormhole modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..WormholeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Wormhole displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to recover files encrypted by Wormhole.txtRansom message:
notes/How to recover files encrypted by Wormhole.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Wormhole ransomware:
Wormhole_8e52cfbf6124d80e32237b858aa2e41b
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About This Analysis
This Wormhole 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 Wormhole.
Last updated: July 30, 2025