Ransomware Research
Salsa Ransomware
Salsa 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. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Salsa222.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Salsa
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Salsa222
How Salsa Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Ransom notes stored in 'CLICK HERE TO UNLOCK YOUR FILES SALSA222' folders https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/285f9d8ba4d64ef5ab8430fe39e8464246717613947527feba5ef34946243c3e?environmentId=100 https://app.any.run/tasks/89e53926-2ef5-4a42-ae27-faca75a67a28
File Encryption Patterns
Salsa modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..salsa222Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Salsa displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ TO UNLOCK FILES.salsa.htmlRansom message:
notes/READ TO UNLOCK FILES.salsa.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/bg222salsa.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Salsa ransomware:
SalsaDownload.exeSalsa.exeSalsaDownload.exe.binq.exe772288zlfqjgdn.exe.bin
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About This Analysis
This Salsa 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 Salsa.
Last updated: July 30, 2025