Ransomware Research
Planetary Ransomware
Planetary is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Planetary
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How Planetary Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Planetary modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Mercury..pluto..mecury..Neptune..yum..mira..Amigo-X3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Planetary displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!!!READ_IT!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/!!!READ_IT!!!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Planetary ransomware:
cando itmyfile.exe
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About This Analysis
This Planetary 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 Planetary.
Last updated: July 30, 2025