Ransomware Research
Solve Ransomware
Solve is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Solve
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
How Solve Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
for Linux OS
File Encryption Patterns
Solve modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Solve displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
SOLVE ENCRYPTED FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/SOLVE ENCRYPTED FILES.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Solve ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Solve 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 Solve.
Last updated: July 30, 2025