Ransomware Research

Karsovrop Ransomware

Karsovrop 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
Karsovrop
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How Karsovrop Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..karsovrop

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileFILE RECOVERY.txt

Ransom message:

notes/FILE RECOVERY.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Karsovrop ransomware:

  • encry.exe

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About This Analysis

This Karsovrop 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 Karsovrop.

Last updated: July 30, 2025