Ransomware Research
Trash Panda Ransomware
Trash Panda is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Trash Panda
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
How Trash Panda Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Trash Panda modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..monochromebearRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Trash Panda displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/\b[a-f0-9]{32}-readme\.html\b/Ransom message:
notes/6ee413acd3b3833cb10aaaa62fe0bcee-readme.html
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/back.jpeg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Trash Panda ransomware:
pond.exe
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About This Analysis
This Trash Panda 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 Trash Panda.
Last updated: July 30, 2025