Ransomware Research
PulpFictionQuote Ransomware
PulpFictionQuote is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Jet100.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PulpFictionQuote
- First Seen
- January 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- Jet100
How PulpFictionQuote Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://twitter.com/Amigo_A_/status/1351623578433835014
File Encryption Patterns
PulpFictionQuote modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vkm1297Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PulpFictionQuote displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_this.txtRansom message:
notes/read_this.txt
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About This Analysis
This PulpFictionQuote 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 PulpFictionQuote.
Last updated: July 30, 2025