Ransomware Research

PatchWorkApt Ransomware

PatchWorkApt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PatchWorkApt
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How PatchWorkApt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z-0-9]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filelook_this.txt

Ransom message:

notes/look_this.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PatchWorkApt ransomware:

  • 1.exe
  • 20240111bd0b6794e4310be9c799a6611ed6b10echaosdestroyerwannacry
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This PatchWorkApt 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 PatchWorkApt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025