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Ransomware Research
BTCWare-Wyvern Ransomware
BTCWare-Wyvern is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BTCWare-Wyvern
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How BTCWare-Wyvern ransomware works
File modification behavior
BTCWare-Wyvern updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BTCWare-Wyvern modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .wyvern
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BTCWare-Wyvern displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This BTCWare-Wyvern 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 BTCWare-Wyvern.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BTCWare-Wyvern inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BTCWare-Wyvern 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.