Ransomware Research
Saw Ransomware
Saw is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Saw
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Saw Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Skips first 25 bytes
File Encryption Patterns
Saw modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..sawRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Saw displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txtRansom message:
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/jeiklmopbcdfgijk.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Saw ransomware:
Desktop.exe
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About This Analysis
This Saw 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 Saw.
Last updated: July 30, 2025