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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