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Ransomware Research
AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware
AutoWannaCryV2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AutoWannaCryV2
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware works
File modification behavior
AutoWannaCryV2 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AutoWannaCryV2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .wannacryv2
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AutoWannaCryV2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware:
- 6AJUQUSYWHU9.EXE
About this analysis
This AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AutoWannaCryV2.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AutoWannaCryV2 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AutoWannaCryV2 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.