Ransomware Research

PIRAT HACKER GROUP Ransomware

PIRAT HACKER GROUP is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PIRAT HACKER GROUP
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How PIRAT HACKER GROUP Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

PIRAT HACKER GROUP modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, PIRAT HACKER GROUP displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileread_it.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_it.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/cde6tx8lh.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PIRAT HACKER GROUP ransomware:

  • mini calculator.exe
  • SVCHOST.EXE

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About This Analysis

This PIRAT HACKER GROUP 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 PIRAT HACKER GROUP.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

PIRAT HACKER GROUP Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio