Ransomware Research
Salma Ransomware
Salma is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Salma
- First Seen
- July 1, 2021
How Salma Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
sample willn't work without fix (attempts to download file from discord)
File Encryption Patterns
Salma modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..salma..SG1995Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Salma displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_me.txtRansom message:
notes/read_me.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Salma ransomware:
ConsoleApplication1.exeschool.scrwindowsdll.exe00.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Salma 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 Salma.
Last updated: July 30, 2025