DCRTR-WDM Ransomware
DCRTR-WDM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: WDM.
Quick facts
How DCRTR-WDM ransomware works
File encryption patterns
DCRTR-WDM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DCRTR-WDM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/info.hta
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.hta
notes/DECRYPT_INFO.txt
notes/DECRYPT_INFO.hta
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DCRTR-WDM ransomware:
- wdm.exe
- setup.exe
- setup (1).exe
- svchost.exe
- dllhost.exe
- wpm.exe
- smss.exe
- sms.exe
- __possible virus sample that infected me.zip
- smms.exe
About this analysis
This DCRTR-WDM 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 DCRTR-WDM.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects DCRTR-WDM inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DCRTR-WDM 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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