Ransomware Research

Koolova Ransomware

Koolova is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Koolova
First Seen
November 1, 2016

How Koolova Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Koolova ransomware:

  • Koolova Ransomware.exe
  • Koolova_Ransomware.exe
  • s1.exe
  • Runsome.exe

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About This Analysis

This Koolova 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 Koolova.

Last updated: July 30, 2025