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 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:

fileHOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.exe
notes/HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.exe.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Pig865qq ransomware:

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.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

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 scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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