Ransomware Research

PartiZAN32 Ransomware

PartiZAN32 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
PartiZAN32
First Seen
June 1, 2024

How PartiZAN32 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

PartiZAN32 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.qwertzuioplkjhgfyxcvbnmD

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, PartiZAN32 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: Desktop
screenshot
notes/lejkmnpacdeghjkm.jpeg
Location: Desktop
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with PartiZAN32 ransomware:

About this analysis

This PartiZAN32 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 PartiZAN32.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects PartiZAN32 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PartiZAN32 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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