Ransomware Research
PowerHentai Ransomware
PowerHentai is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DoggeWiper, Idiot.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PowerHentai
- First Seen
- February 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- DoggeWiper
- Idiot
How PowerHentai ransomware works
File modification behavior
PowerHentai updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
PowerHentai modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .vscode
- .txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PowerHentai ransomware:
- The power of hentai.exe
- The_power_of_hentai.exe
- DoggeWiper.exe
About this analysis
This PowerHentai 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 PowerHentai.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PowerHentai inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PowerHentai 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.