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
How Pandora ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Pandora modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pandora displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Restore_My_Files.txt
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.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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 scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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