Ransomware Research
Proced Ransomware
Proced is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Polish HT.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Proced
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Polish HT
How Proced Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/e6a85466-3709-4c1f-9da5-c55bfa972796/
File Encryption Patterns
Proced modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..procedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Proced displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Proced ransomware:
WindowsFormsApp1.exeyu.exe
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About This Analysis
This Proced 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 Proced.
Last updated: July 30, 2025