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Ransomware Research
Salma Ransomware
Salma is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Salma
- First Seen
- July 1, 2021
How Salma ransomware works
File modification behavior
Salma updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Salma modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .salma
- .SG1995
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Salma displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Salma ransomware:
- ConsoleApplication1.exe
- school.scr
- windowsdll.exe
- 00.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This Salma 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 Salma.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Salma inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Salma across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.