WanaCrypt0r 2.0 Ransomware
WanaCrypt0r 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: WannaCry: NSA Exploit Edition, WannaCry NSA EE.
Quick facts
How WanaCrypt0r 2.0 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
WanaCrypt0r 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WanaCrypt0r 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/@Please_Read_Me@.txt
notes/!Please Read Me!.txt
notes/@WanaDecryptor@.bmp.2923339963.bmp
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WanaCrypt0r 2.0 ransomware:
- cliconfg.exe
- taskdl.exe
- taskdl.bin
- 4a468603fdcb7a2e_taskdl.exe
- taskdl.exe.Bin
- file.None.0x81fbc920.dat
- lhdfrgui.exe
- wannacry
- task6_1.bin
- wannacry_4.exe
- Challenge_2.bin
- Anydesk.exe
- test.exe
- CB007530Sample.bin
- WC.exe
- Hello
- file.exe
- mssecsvc.exe
- ut.dat
- wannacry.exe
- WannaCry.exe
- wannacry.bin
- Muestra1.exe
- Ege 2.inscription___
- Muestra1.html
- pr3.exe
- strikeHcpvZV.exe
- wannacry_killswitch.exe
- challenge66.virussample
- Wannacry.bin
- wcry.bin
- Wannacry.A.exe
- Wannacry.O.exe
- 24d0.vir.DNvir
- Llac.exe
- MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe
- WANNACRY
- wcryv1.exe
- wc.exe
- pr2.exe
- cwskpegso
- malware01.exe
- okay.bin
- sample.exe
- wanacry.bin
- 24d004a104d4d540_mssecsvc.exe
- ColetaniaPlayboy.exe
- content_96594.exe
- wannacry__ransomware (37)
- WannaCry_mssecsvc.exe
- wcry1.exe
- mssecsvckkk.exe
- wannacry2.bin
- WannaWanna.docx
- valorant.exe
- wannaCry.exe
- SuperKeyPass.exe
- diskpart.exe
- malb6_
- WannaCry.EXE
- wannaCry.bin
- tasksche.exe
- pearcheats-lite.exe
- WannaCry.safe
- wncry.exe
- muestra1.bin
- SampleA.exe
- WannaCry Final Builder.EXE
- Wanacry Plus Builder.exe
- Ransomware.WannaCrypt0r.v2.exe
- WannaCrypt0r.exe
- WannaCrypt0r.sk
- Schoolwork.exe
- wcry.exe
- Endermanch@WannaCrypt0r.exe
- wanncry.exe
- qeriuwjhrf
- EvilGaming.exe
- unknown.exe
- Kaitlins Pictures.exe
- malware_no_executar
- $R8215LL.exe
- x.EXE
- WannaCry.bin
- lasergun.EXE
- WannaCry.EXE.bin
- svchost.exe
- lsasvs.exe
- wodglslsh
- MWPHR5F2.exe
- PN86CH9A.exe
- 0P38EVIS.exe
- taskhcst.exe
- wannacry__ransomware
- taskhcst.jpg
- uzdsvc.dll
- rdmgr.dll
- BPIQSVC.DLL
- dmtimgmt.dll
- bgpupsvc.dll
- dlwinmgr.dll
- houdmgr.dll
- vti-rescan
- dmadminsvcs.dllz
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for WanaCrypt0r 2.0. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This WanaCrypt0r 2.0 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 WanaCrypt0r 2.0.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects WanaCrypt0r 2.0 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WanaCrypt0r 2.0 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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