Ransomware Research
Phantom Ransomware
Phantom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Phantom
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
How Phantom Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Phantom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..phntmRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Phantom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How-To-Restore-Your-Files.txtRansom message:
notes/How-To-Restore-Your-Files.txt
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About This Analysis
This Phantom 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 Phantom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025