Ransomware Research

PLU Ransomware

PLU is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PLU
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How PLU Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Written in PowerShell

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileIMPORTANT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/IMPORTANT.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/uwp4771777.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PLU ransomware:

  • PLU Ransomware.ps1

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About This Analysis

This PLU 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 PLU.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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