Ransomware Research

SHAVELPUSSY Ransomware

SHAVELPUSSY is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SHAVELPUSSY
First Seen
November 1, 2024

How SHAVELPUSSY Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..pussylikeashavel@cyberfear.com

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME_SHAVEL.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README_SHAVEL.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsLocalApplicationDataDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with SHAVELPUSSY ransomware:

  • ENC_default_default_2024-08-23_22-53-04

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About This Analysis

This SHAVELPUSSY 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 SHAVELPUSSY.

Last updated: July 30, 2025