fileDWEY_WAS_HERE.txt
notes/DWEY_WAS_HERE.txt
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Ransomware Research
Dwey Ransomware
Dwey is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Dwey
- First Seen
- March 1, 2026
How Dwey ransomware works
File modification behavior
Dwey updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Dwey modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Dwey displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Dwey ransomware:
- BlueStacks_App_Player_v5.20.101 .exe
- Zenin Internal.exe
- tf33mng0.exe
About this analysis
This Dwey 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 Dwey.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Dwey inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Dwey 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.