file/^info[0-9]{6}\.txt$/
notes/info037105.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
WannaDie_2023 Ransomware
WannaDie_2023 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WannaDie_2023
- First Seen
- November 1, 2023
How WannaDie_2023 ransomware works
File modification behavior
WannaDie_2023 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WannaDie_2023 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WannaDie_2023 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/zhpa1cnhz.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WannaDie_2023 ransomware:
- WannaDie2.exe
- host.exe
About this analysis
This WannaDie_2023 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 WannaDie_2023.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WannaDie_2023 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WannaDie_2023 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.