Chartwig Ransomware
Chartwig is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Chartwig ransomware:
- ransomware-chartwig.exe
- tmp000001f9
- tmp000001f8
- tmp000001f7
- tmp00000035
- tmp00000034
- tmp00000033
- tmp0000004f
- tmp0000004e
- tmp0000004d
- tmp0000002f
- tmp0000002e
- tmp0000002d
- tmp00000047
- tmp00000046
- tmp00000045
- tmp00000038
- tmp00000037
- tmp00000036
- tmp0000000f
- tmp0000000e
- tmp0000000d
- tmp00000005
- tmp00000004
- tmp00000003
- tmp00000002
- tmp00000001
- dropped.ps
About this analysis
This Chartwig 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 Chartwig.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Chartwig inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Chartwig across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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