Povlsomware
- First seen
- 2020-11-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:16:07
Context
According to Trend Micro, Povlsomware (Ransom.MSIL.POVLSOM.THBAOBA) is a proof-of-concept (POC) ransomware first released in November 2020 which, according to their Github page, is used to “securely” test the ransomware protection capabilities of security vendor products.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- SIGNATURE_BASE_HKTL_NET_GUID_Povlsomware (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Povlsomware (report)
- Trend Micro — Povlsomware Ransomware Features Cobalt Strike Compatibility (report)
- youtu.be — Oyls6Wuoofg (report)