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Ransomware Research
WannaRen Ransomware
WannaRen is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: WannaMine.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WannaRen
- First Seen
- April 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- WannaMine
How WannaRen ransomware works
File modification behavior
WannaRen updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WannaRen modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .WannaRen
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WannaRen displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file想解密请看此文本.txt
notes/想解密请看此文本.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file想解密请看此文本.gif
notes/想解密请看此文本.gif
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WannaRen ransomware:
- @WannaRen@.exe
- es.exe
- wwlib.dll
- wwlib.bin
About this analysis
This WannaRen 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 WannaRen.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WannaRen inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WannaRen 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.