fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
WiKoN Ransomware
WiKoN is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WiKoN
- First Seen
- April 1, 2023
How WiKoN ransomware works
File modification behavior
WiKoN resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
WiKoN modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .WiKoN
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WiKoN displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WiKoN ransomware:
- N2BGv6M83qJ0OG0.exe
About this analysis
This WiKoN 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 WiKoN.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WiKoN inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WiKoN 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.