Ransomware Research

ITSA Ransomware

ITSA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ITSA
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How ITSA Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..itsa

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDecryption Instructions.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Decryption Instructions.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This ITSA 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 ITSA.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ITSA Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio