Ransomware Research
PURGAT0RY Ransomware
PURGAT0RY is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PURGAT0RY
- First Seen
- August 1, 2024
How PURGAT0RY Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
PURGAT0RY modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..PURGAT0RY..purgatoryRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PURGAT0RY displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/img.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PURGAT0RY ransomware:
Stubctborgfinrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.exeRansom.bin
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About This Analysis
This PURGAT0RY 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 PURGAT0RY.
Last updated: July 30, 2025