Ransomware Research
PEC 2017 Ransomware
PEC 2017 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PEC 2017
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How PEC 2017 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 1Mb
File Encryption Patterns
PEC 2017 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pecRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PEC 2017 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
AIUTO_COME_DECIFRARE_FILE.htmlRansom message:
notes/AIUTO_COME_DECIFRARE_FILE.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PEC 2017 ransomware:
lanplugin.exelanguageplugin.exelanguageplugin.exe$.0.bin.0.bin
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About This Analysis
This PEC 2017 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 PEC 2017.
Last updated: July 30, 2025