Ransomware Research

PopCornTime Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PopCornTime
First Seen
November 1, 2016

How PopCornTime Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C Encrypts only Efiles on the Desktop

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..kok..filock

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filerestore_your_files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/restore_your_files.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
filerestore_your_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/restore_your_files.html

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PopCornTime ransomware:

  • Popcorn Time.exe
  • popcorn_time
  • popcorn_time.exe
  • Test_InnovaSecureDotCom

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About This Analysis

This PopCornTime 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 PopCornTime.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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