Ransomware Research

WTDI Ransomware

WTDI is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
WTDI
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How WTDI Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..wtdi

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

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Ransom message:

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Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with WTDI ransomware:

  • CryptoWall.exe
  • cccccxxxxxx

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About This Analysis

This WTDI 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 WTDI.

Last updated: July 30, 2025