Ransomware Research
Pickles Ransomware
Pickles is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pickles
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
How Pickles Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Renames file to random [a-z0-9].EnCrYpTeD Written in Python (PyInstaller)
File Encryption Patterns
Pickles modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..EnCrYpTeDRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pickles displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_TO_DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Pickles ransomware:
ransomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This Pickles 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 Pickles.
Last updated: July 30, 2025