7z Portuguese Ransomware
7z Portuguese is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How 7z Portuguese ransomware works
File encryption patterns
7z Portuguese modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 7z Portuguese displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/READ ME.txt
About this analysis
This 7z Portuguese ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 7z Portuguese.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects 7z Portuguese inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 7z Portuguese across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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