Ransomware Research
Pres Ransomware
Pres is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pres
- First Seen
- April 1, 2025
How Pres Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Pres modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pres
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pres displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
info.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/Info.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Roaming
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Pres ransomware:
file.exe
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About This Analysis
This Pres 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 Pres.
Last updated: July 30, 2025