Ransomware Research
Purge Ransomware
Purge is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Purge
- First Seen
- July 1, 2017
How Purge Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts d:\Art improving (1) folder only
File Encryption Patterns
Purge modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..purgeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Purge displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Purge ransomware:
Purge.exeMSIL.exePurgeRansomware.exePurge Ransomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This Purge 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 Purge.
Last updated: July 30, 2025