Ransomware Research
SOLO Ransomware
SOLO is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SOLO
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How SOLO Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
SOLO modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SOLORansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SOLO displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
IHRE_DATEIEN_SIND_VERSCHLUESSELT.htmlRansom message:
notes/IHRE_DATEIEN_SIND_VERSCHLUESSELT.html.txt
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About This Analysis
This SOLO 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 SOLO.
Last updated: July 30, 2025