Ransomware Research
Pwn3d Ransomware
Pwn3d 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
- Pwn3d
- First Seen
- August 1, 2024
How Pwn3d Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .{4CFBE4DF-FD9F-E0EC-0BB8-6C7B6268AF8C}.pwn3d
File Encryption Patterns
Pwn3d modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pwn3dRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pwn3d displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.TXTRansom message:
notes/README.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Pwn3d ransomware:
9620c50ccbcdbe646d97d26b220e1560N.exeencrypter-windows-gui-x86.exe
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About This Analysis
This Pwn3d 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 Pwn3d.
Last updated: July 30, 2025