Ransomware Research
Asulo Ransomware
Asulo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Asulo
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How Asulo Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Asulo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..asuloRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Asulo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/neijkmnoabcefgij.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Asulo ransomware:
knpVkGKM0wc0hQc.exeCV-Ridho3.pdf.exeknpvkgkm0wc0hqc.exereadme.txt.exe
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About This Analysis
This Asulo 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 Asulo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025