Ransomware Research
Booyah Ransomware
Booyah is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Salam!.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Booyah
- First Seen
- March 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Salam!
How Booyah Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
CRIPTOSO.KEY in EveryFolder
File Encryption Patterns
Booyah modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..keyzRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Booyah displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
WHATHAPPENDTOYOURFILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/WHATHAPPENDTOYOURFILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Booyah ransomware:
booyah.exeet0.exebooyah_2.exe.bin
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About This Analysis
This Booyah 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 Booyah.
Last updated: July 30, 2025