Ransomware Research
Mobef-Salam Ransomware
Mobef-Salam is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: maktoob786 haraam.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mobef-Salam
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- maktoob786 haraam
How Mobef-Salam Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mobef-Salam displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ.4YOURansom message:
notes/READ.4YOU
Note locations:
EveryFolderOPEN.ME1Note locations:
EveryFolder1NFORMAT1ONFOR.YOUNote locations:
EveryFolderHELLO.0MGNote locations:
EveryFolderPLEASEREAD.THISMSGNote locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Mobef-Salam ransomware:
result.exe
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About This Analysis
This Mobef-Salam 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 Mobef-Salam.
Last updated: July 30, 2025