Ransomware Research
Paws Ransomware
Paws is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Paws
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How Paws Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Paws modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pawsRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Paws displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_PAWS.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME_PAWS.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Paws ransomware:
PawsLocker.exePawsLocker Sample.exe
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About This Analysis
This Paws 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 Paws.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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