Uiwix Ransomware

Aliases: UIWIX

First seen
2017-04-14 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware, worm
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:40:56

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical manufacturing professional-services technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Uiwix is a ransomware strain that exploits the EternalBlue SMB vulnerability to infect victim systems. It encrypts files and demands ransom payments in cryptocurrency for decryption keys.

Reports & references

  • bleepingcomputer.com — Uiwix Ransomware Using Eternalblue Smb Exploit To Infect Victims (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Uiwix Ransomware (report)

External references