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Ransomware Research
El Ransomware
El 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: WAND.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- El
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- WAND
How El ransomware works
File modification behavior
How El alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
El modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .WAND
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, El displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with El ransomware:
- Desencriptar.exe
About this analysis
This El 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 El.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects El inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify El 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.