file!ALL_YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!.txt
notes/!ALL_YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!.txt
Ransomware Research
PL Ransomware
PL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PL
- First Seen
- June 1, 2020
How PL ransomware works
File modification behavior
How PL alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
PL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .encoded_PL
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PL displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This PL 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 PL.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PL inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PL 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.