fileGhost_ReadMe.txt
notes/Ghost_ReadMe.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Pegasus Ransomware
Pegasus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pegasus
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Pegasus ransomware works
File modification behavior
Pegasus updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Pegasus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{5}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pegasus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/mQDSuKYWO.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Pegasus ransomware:
- GhostRansomware.exe
- Ghost.exe
About this analysis
This Pegasus 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 Pegasus.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pegasus inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pegasus 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.