Ransomware Research

PL Ransomware

PL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PL
First Seen
June 1, 2020

How PL Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

PL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..encoded_PL

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, PL displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file!ALL_YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/!ALL_YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!.txt

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About This Analysis

This PL 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 PL.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

PL Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio