Ransomware Research
Rust Peter's Ransomware
Rust Peter's is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rust Peter's
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Rust Peter's Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Rust Peter's modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..peterRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Rust Peter's displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
encrypt_date.txtNote locations:
UserProfileTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Rust Peter's ransomware:
1.60.0__x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.exe.bin
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About This Analysis
This Rust Peter's 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 Rust Peter's.
Last updated: July 30, 2025