Ransomware Research

Moisha Ransomware

Moisha is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: PT_MOISHA Hacking Team, Moisha Doxware.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Moisha
First Seen
August 1, 2022
Known Aliases
PT_MOISHA Hacking TeamMoisha Doxware

How Moisha Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/690761/0/html https://app.any.run/tasks/09bf449b-2f9d-4bec-8d38-e0ea4dbbe271/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file!!!READ TO RECOVER YOUR DATA!!!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/!!!READ TO RECOVER YOUR DATA!!!.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Moisha ransomware:

  • Mau 15.exe
  • lsassd.exe
  • moisha.bin
  • lsassd.bin

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About This Analysis

This Moisha 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 Moisha.

Last updated: July 30, 2025