Maoloa Ransomware
Maoloa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Unnamed RDP-Reset.
Quick facts
How Maoloa ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Maoloa modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Maoloa displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW BACK YOUR FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.txt
notes/!INSTRUCTI0NS!.TXT
notes/HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Maoloa ransomware:
- test_v.doc
- svhost.exe
- GlobeImposter.exe
- Tiger4444.exe
- !!INSTRUCTIONS!!.exe
- ShrtcmingLayout
- ShrtcmingLayout.exe
- msopsm.exe
- system32x.exe
- Data Recovery.bin
- CSRSS.Exe
- crss.exe
About this analysis
This Maoloa 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 Maoloa.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Maoloa inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Maoloa 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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