PowerWare Ransomware
PowerWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PowerWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/FILES_ENCRYPTED-READ_ME.HTML
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PowerWare ransomware:
- 97e1ba016a575422d322238742630c19ca4d97c5125078b67e88f9527823b6f4Invoice 2016-M#72838.doc
- ad857cebfa157b1deda10a2dcae95d5b4d70edfe4635f79aa22558c29d788683Invoice 2016-M#72838.doc
- Invoice 2016-M#72838.doc
- Invoice.doc
- Invoice 2016-M
- PowerWare.doc.bin
- Invoice_2016-M#72838.doc
- Faktura 2016-M
- crap.doc
About this analysis
This PowerWare 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 PowerWare.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects PowerWare inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PowerWare 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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