Ransomware Research

Maysomware Ransomware

Maysomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Maysomware
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How Maysomware Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..aeroware..maysomware..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRestore_aeroware_files.html
fileRestore_maysomware_files.html
fileRestore_your_files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Restore_your_files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Maysomware ransomware:

  • May.exe
  • Trojan.Ransom.HiddenTears.1.exe
  • May ransomware
  • Ransomware 6.exe

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About This Analysis

This Maysomware 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 Maysomware.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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