Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 Ransomware
Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 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
How Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 ransomware:
- Ransomeware_sample.exe
About this analysis
This Aw3s0m3Sc0t7 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Aw3s0m3Sc0t7.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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