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Ransomware Research
PANDA Ransomware
PANDA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PANDA
- First Seen
- May 1, 2025
How PANDA ransomware works
File modification behavior
PANDA updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
PANDA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .panda
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PANDA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PANDA ransomware:
- whitebear.exe
- PANDA
About this analysis
This PANDA 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 PANDA.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PANDA inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PANDA across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.