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:
..rtcryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Povlsomware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RansomeToad.txtRansom message:
notes/RansomeToad.txt
Note locations:
LocalApplicationDataRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Povlsomware ransomware:
Povlsomware.exeРекомендательное письмо.exeРезюме.exeM.0.A.B. 3.1.1.exeWARZONERATCRAKED.EXEALPHALOCKER.EXEHandshake.binMishmash.exePriyte'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