DireWolf Ransomware
DireWolf is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DireWolf Doxware, DireWolf Hacking Group.
Quick facts
How DireWolf ransomware works
File encryption patterns
DireWolf modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DireWolf displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HowToRecoveryFiles.txt
About this analysis
This DireWolf 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 DireWolf.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects DireWolf inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DireWolf 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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