Ransomware Research

Mosph Ransomware

Mosph is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Mosph
First Seen
April 1, 2022

How Mosph Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..mosph

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileReadme.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Mosph ransomware:

  • s.exe

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About This Analysis

This Mosph 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 Mosph.

Last updated: July 30, 2025