Ransomware Research

Usr0 Ransomware

Usr0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Usr0
First Seen
February 1, 2017

How Usr0 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Usr0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..usr0

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Usr0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileВажная информация.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Важная информация.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Usr0 ransomware:

  • 1cv8s.exe

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About This Analysis

This Usr0 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 Usr0.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Usr0 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio