Ransomware Research

Kasper Ransomware

Kasper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Biobio.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Kasper
First Seen
November 1, 2024
Known Aliases
Biobio

How Kasper ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.kasper.biobio

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME kasper.txt
notes/README kasper.txt
Location: EveryFolder
filebiobio ransmoware.txt
notes/biobio ransmoware.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Kasper ransomware:

About this analysis

This Kasper 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 Kasper.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Kasper inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Kasper across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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