file_Want Money_.txt
notes/_Want Money_.txt
Location: Desktop, RootDiscs
Ransomware Research
WantMoney Ransomware
WantMoney is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Want Money.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WantMoney
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Want Money
How WantMoney ransomware works
File modification behavior
WantMoney updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WantMoney modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.WantMoney[0-9]{1,2}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WantMoney displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/_Want Money_.bmp
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WantMoney ransomware:
- 8OH00QnGHT.exe
- 619f2b5a609889b8_hcxn92m4j9.exe
About this analysis
This WantMoney 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 WantMoney.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WantMoney inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WantMoney 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.