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Ransomware Research
Persephone Ransomware
Persephone is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Persephone
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
How Persephone ransomware works
File modification behavior
Persephone updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Persephone modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .persephone
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Persephone displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Persephone ransomware:
- adobecrack.exe
- Adobe Cracker.exe
About this analysis
This Persephone 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 Persephone.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Persephone inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Persephone 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.