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PGPSnippet Ransomware
PGPSnippet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PGPSnippet
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
How PGPSnippet Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/45e900fc-c9ce-482e-973b-e94e47d76d86/
File Encryption Patterns
PGPSnippet modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..decodeme666@tutanota_com
..criptfud@protonmail.com
..digiworldhack@tutanota_com
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PGPSnippet displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!!!README_DECRYPT!!!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!!!README_DECRYPT!!!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PGPSnippet ransomware:
PGPSnippet.exe
SETT.EXE
PGP.exe
sample.exe
PGP_Ransomware.exe
KBFilt.exe
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About This Analysis
This PGPSnippet 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 PGPSnippet.
Last updated: July 30, 2025