Ransomware Research
PolskiRansom Ransomware
PolskiRansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Polski, Gadu-Gadu, AESxWin.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PolskiRansom
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- PolskiGadu-GaduAESxWin
How PolskiRansom Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
PolskiRansom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aes..ZABLOKOWANERansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PolskiRansom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
### - ODZYSKAJ SWOJE DANE - ###.TXTRansom message:
notes/### - ODZYSKAJ SWOJE DANE - ###.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder#$# JAK-ODZYSKAC-PLIIKI.txtRansom message:
notes/#$# JAK-ODZYSKAC-PLIIKI.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder!!! - - ODZYSKAJ-PLIKI - - !!!.htmTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PolskiRansom ransomware:
AESxWin.exes500.exe
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About This Analysis
This PolskiRansom 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 PolskiRansom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025