Ransomware Research
Potato Ransomware
Potato is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Potato
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How Potato Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/638305/potato-potato-ransomware-help-support-readmepng/
File Encryption Patterns
Potato modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..potatoRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Potato displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to recover my files.txt,How to recover my files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How to recover my files.txt,How to recover my files.html.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Potato ransomware:
potato.exedecryptor.exe.bin
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About This Analysis
This Potato 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 Potato.
Last updated: July 30, 2025