Ransomware Research
Prince Ransomware
Prince is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Black.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Prince
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
- Known Aliases
- Black
How Prince Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Prince modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blackRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Prince displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Decryption Instructions.txtRansom message:
notes/Decryption Instructions.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/RfsCOES.png
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Prince 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 Prince.
Last updated: July 30, 2025