Ransomware Research
Payuransom Ransomware
Payuransom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Payuransom
- First Seen
- March 1, 2024
How Payuransom Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
replaces contents with zeros
File Encryption Patterns
Payuransom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..payuransomRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Payuransom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadMeForDecrypt.txtRansom message:
notes/ReadMeForDecrypt.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderSkynetData.txtRansom message:
notes/SkynetData.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/7s8e3cxd3.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Payuransom ransomware:
test.exesvchost.exeftnexe.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Payuransom 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 Payuransom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025