Ransomware Research
Prestige Ransomware
Prestige is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Prestige
- First Seen
- October 1, 2022
How Prestige Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Prestige modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Prestige displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READMERansom message:
notes/README
Note locations:
RootDiscsTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Prestige ransomware:
123.exe
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About This Analysis
This Prestige 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 Prestige.
Last updated: July 30, 2025