.WNCRY File Extension

WannaCry Ransomware Encrypted File

This virus encrypts your files, producing files ending with .wncry extension. The encryption prevents opening the files. It then produces a ransom note explaining what happened and how to pay to decry...

General Information

Title WNCry File Extension
Extension .wncry
Full Form WannaCry Ransomware Encrypted File
File Type Ransomware Encrypted File
Developer Cybercriminals
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Hostage data
Additional Functions Ransom demand
Features Encrypted, Unaccessible

File Characteristics

Quality Inaccessible without decryption
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Recovery Requires decryption
Ransom Payment Not recommended
Security Training Example of threat

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data loss, Financial loss
Best Practices Regular backups, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Appearance May 2017
Notable Variants WannaCry 2.0

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crypt, .locky, .zepto

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Defender Free Windows
WannaCry Decryptor Tools Free, Varies Windows