file!!LeaveMe!!.txt
notes/!!LeaveMe!!.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
WannaLeave Ransomware
WannaLeave is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WannaLeave
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How WannaLeave ransomware works
File modification behavior
WannaLeave updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WannaLeave modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .WannaCry!!
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WannaLeave displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/CachedImage_1152_864_POS4.jpg
Location: Desktop
About this analysis
This WannaLeave 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 WannaLeave.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WannaLeave inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WannaLeave 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.