Ransomware Research
Pgp Ransomware
Pgp is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pgp
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How Pgp Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[7E40E7FB].[datarestore@cyberfear.com].pgp775
File Encryption Patterns
Pgp modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pgp775Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pgp displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
+README-WARNING+.txtRansom message:
notes/+README-WARNING+.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Pgp 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 Pgp.
Last updated: July 30, 2025