Ransomware Research

Seoirse Ransomware

Seoirse is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Seoirse
First Seen
December 1, 2016

How Seoirse ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.seoirse

Ransom note and payment demands

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

message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Seoirse ransomware:

About this analysis

This Seoirse 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 Seoirse.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Seoirse inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Seoirse 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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