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Ransomware Research
Schwerer Ransomware
Schwerer is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Schwerer
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Schwerer ransomware works
File modification behavior
Schwerer updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Schwerer modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .schw
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Schwerer displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Schwerer ransomware:
- pawje.exe
About this analysis
This Schwerer 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 Schwerer.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Schwerer inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Schwerer 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.