Prometheus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: GotAllDone.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Prometheus
First Seen
March 1, 2021
Known Aliases
GotAllDone
How Prometheus Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Prometheus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
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