Ransomware Research
PhantomChina Ransomware
PhantomChina is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Phantom.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PhantomChina
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Phantom
How PhantomChina Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
PhantomChina modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..phantom./\.[a-f0-9]{7}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PhantomChina displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!How_To_Decrypt_My_File_如何解密我的文件.htaElastio Can Help You
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About This Analysis
This PhantomChina 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 PhantomChina.
Last updated: July 30, 2025