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Ransomware Research
WhiteRose Ransomware
WhiteRose is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WhiteRose
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How WhiteRose ransomware works
File modification behavior
WhiteRose updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WhiteRose modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ._ENCRYPTED_BY.WHITEROSE
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WhiteRose displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WhiteRose ransomware:
- White.exe
- ransomware whiterose
- WHITE.EXE
- white_rose.exe
- White_rose.exe
- white-ransomware.exi
About this analysis
This WhiteRose 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 WhiteRose.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WhiteRose inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WhiteRose 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.