Ransomware Research

Frivinho Ransomware

Frivinho is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Frivinho
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How Frivinho Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Frivinho0🥶

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filePLS_READ_ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/PLS_READ_ME.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/sqrfg67jz.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Frivinho ransomware:

  • Frivinho Ransomware.exe
  • svchost.exe

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let Frivinho ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

About This Analysis

This Frivinho 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 Frivinho.

Last updated: July 30, 2025