Ransomware Research
Pay2Keys Ransomware
Pay2Keys is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pay2Keys
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Pay2Keys Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Pay2Keys modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pay2Keys displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HowToRestoreFiles.txtRansom message:
notes/HowToRestoreFiles.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Pay2Keys ransomware:
7ZSfxMod7ZSfxMod_x86.exeq52K0IX.exe
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About This Analysis
This Pay2Keys 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 Pay2Keys.
Last updated: July 30, 2025