Avoslocker Ransomware

Description Summary

RaaS with CISA advisory AA23-284A; Windows + Linux/ESXi.

Threat Actor

RaaS; Windows + Linux/ESXi encryptors.

Technical Indicators

Encryption Extension
.avos / .avos2 (Windows); .avoslinux (Linux)
Encryption Algorithm
AES-256-CBC + RSA (hybrid)
Ransom Note Name
GET_YOUR_FILES_BACK.txt
Targeted Industries
Cross-sector (per leak-site victim telemetry)
First Seen
~mid-2021
Last Seen
Active (per CISA AA23-284A)
Geographical Location
Global / not publicly profiled

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix

Tactic TTP Technique Name
Impact x 2 T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact
T1490 Inhibit System Recovery
Exfiltration x 1 T1567 Exfiltration Over Web Service (leak site)
Initial Access x 2 T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1078 Valid Accounts