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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