fileRestore_My_Files.txt
notes/Restore_My_Files.txt
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Ransomware Research
Pandora Ransomware
Pandora is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pandora
- First Seen
- March 1, 2022
How Pandora ransomware works
File modification behavior
Pandora updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Pandora modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .pandora
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pandora displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Pandora ransomware:
- pandora.exe
- M3DO2.exe
About this analysis
This Pandora 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 Pandora.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pandora inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pandora 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.