Ransomware Research

PokemonGO Ransomware

PokemonGO is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PokemonGO
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How PokemonGO Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileهام جدا.txt

Ransom message:

notes/هام جدا.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

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About This Analysis

This PokemonGO 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 PokemonGO.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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