Ransomware Research

Wxlongda Ransomware

Wxlongda is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Wxlongda
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How Wxlongda Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Wxlongda modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..wxlongda

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Wxlongda displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Wxlongda ransomware:

  • encrypter-windows-gui-x86.exe

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About This Analysis

This Wxlongda ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Wxlongda.

Last updated: December 30, 2025