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Ransomware Research
Ransomuhahawhere Ransomware
Ransomuhahawhere is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cyber Drill Exercise.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ransomuhahawhere
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Cyber Drill Exercise
How Ransomuhahawhere ransomware works
File modification behavior
Ransomuhahawhere updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Ransomuhahawhere modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Ransomuhahawhere displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Ransomuhahawhere ransomware:
- Ransomuhahawhere.exe
- setup.exe
- AdobeInstaller.exe
- 9RW0m.7z
About this analysis
This Ransomuhahawhere 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 Ransomuhahawhere.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Ransomuhahawhere inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Ransomuhahawhere 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.