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Ransomware Research
Pig865qq Ransomware
Pig865qq is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pig865qq
- First Seen
- November 1, 2023
How Pig865qq ransomware works
File modification behavior
Pig865qq updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Pig865qq modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Pig865qq
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pig865qq displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Pig865qq ransomware:
- GlobeImposter(Pig865qq).exe
About this analysis
This Pig865qq 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 Pig865qq.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pig865qq inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pig865qq 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.