Ransomware Research

Povlsomware Ransomware

Povlsomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: RansomeToad, CryptoCrazy.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Povlsomware
First Seen
December 1, 2020
Known Aliases
RansomeToadCryptoCrazy

How Povlsomware Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..rtcrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRansomeToad.txt

Ransom message:

notes/RansomeToad.txt

Note locations:

LocalApplicationData
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Povlsomware ransomware:

  • Povlsomware.exe
  • Рекомендательное письмо.exe
  • Резюме.exe
  • M.0.A.B. 3.1.1.exe
  • WARZONERATCRAKED.EXE
  • ALPHALOCKER.EXE
  • Handshake.bin
  • Mishmash.exe
  • Priyte's Adventure C++.exe

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About This Analysis

This Povlsomware 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 Povlsomware.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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