Ransomware Research

RSAUtil Ransomware

RSAUtil is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RSAUtil
First Seen
April 1, 2017

How RSAUtil Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.ID[0-9]{8}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHow_return_files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/How_return_files.txt
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/image.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RSAUtil ransomware:

  • RSAUtil.exe
  • svchosts
  • svchosts.exe
  • rsautil.exe
  • RSA_Util.exe
  • криптер.zip
  • svhosts.exe
  • svhosts - ?????.exe
  • svhosts.exe.YOU.ID31597842
  • 046.vir.exe

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About This Analysis

This RSAUtil 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 RSAUtil.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

RSAUtil Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio