fileRansomWar.txt
notes/RansomWar.txt
Ransomware Research
RansomWar Ransomware
RansomWar is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RansomWar
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How RansomWar ransomware works
File modification behavior
RansomWar updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RansomWar modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rwg
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RansomWar displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREAD_ME.txt
notes/READ_ME.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RansomWar ransomware:
- RansomWar.exe
About this analysis
This RansomWar 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 RansomWar.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RansomWar inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RansomWar 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.