Waffle Ransomware
Waffle is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Waffle ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Waffle modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Waffle displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Waffle ransomware:
- Waffle.exe
- Waffle #Ransomware
- Waffle
About this analysis
This Waffle 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 Waffle.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Waffle inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Waffle 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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