Ransomware Research

Pdb Ransomware

Pdb is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Pdb
First Seen
February 1, 2023

How Pdb Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..pdb

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filepdb.txt

Ransom message:

notes/pdb.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Pdb ransomware:

  • Tenorshare 4mekeyy.exe
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Pdb 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 Pdb.

Last updated: July 30, 2025