Ransomware Research
Pacman Ransomware
Pacman is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pacman
- First Seen
- April 1, 2019
How Pacman Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Filenames format of encrypted files {original name}.encrypted.{original extension}
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pacman displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Elastio Can Help You
Don't let Pacman ransomware take over your data
Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.
About This Analysis
This Pacman ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Pacman.
Last updated: July 30, 2025