Ransomware Research
TeslaWare Ransomware
TeslaWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TeslaWare
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How TeslaWare Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
TeslaWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Tesla..YugoRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TeslaWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with TeslaWare ransomware:
WindowsDrivers.exeTESLA%20RASOMWARE.BINTrojan.Ransom.TeslaWare.exeTeslaWare.exewindowsdrivers.exe2Malicious4Me.exeFILE_10TESLA_RANSOMWARE (7)teslaware.exeTESLA_RANSOMWARE (1)
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About This Analysis
This TeslaWare 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 TeslaWare.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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