Ransomware Research

Pomochit Ransomware

Pomochit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Pomochit
First Seen
July 1, 2024

How Pomochit Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..pomochit01..pomoch45

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHow_to_back_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/How_to_back_files.html

Note locations:

RootDiscs

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Pomochit ransomware:

  • pomochit01.exe

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About This Analysis

This Pomochit 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 Pomochit.

Last updated: July 30, 2025