Ransomware Research

WoXoTo Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
WoXoTo
First Seen
February 1, 2024

How WoXoTo Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..WoXoTo

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with WoXoTo ransomware:

  • gjFy8Ue6T0h54SK.exe

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About This Analysis

This WoXoTo 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 WoXoTo.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

WoXoTo Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio