Ransomware Research
Wulfric Ransomware
Wulfric is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Wulfric AEF.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Wulfric
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Wulfric AEF
How Wulfric Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/701171/wulfric-ransomware-aef-ext-hackedtxt-wulfricgmxcom/
File Encryption Patterns
Wulfric modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aefRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Wulfric displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
hacked.txtRansom message:
notes/hacked.txt
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About This Analysis
This Wulfric 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 Wulfric.
Last updated: July 30, 2025