Ransomware Research
PZDC Ransomware
PZDC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PZDC
- First Seen
- June 1, 2019
How PZDC Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
PZDC modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pzdcRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PZDC displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
1_VIRUS_SHIFROVALSHIK.txtRansom message:
notes/1_VIRUS_SHIFROVALSHIK.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This PZDC 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 PZDC.
Last updated: July 30, 2025