Ransomware Research

Plutocrypt Ransomware

Plutocrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Plutocrypt
First Seen
April 1, 2023

How Plutocrypt ransomware works

File modification behavior

Plutocrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Plutocrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .plutocrypt

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Plutocrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileplutocrypt çözme.txt
notes/plutocrypt çözme.txt

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Plutocrypt ransomware:

  • CryptoJoker.exe
  • pl.exe

About this analysis

This Plutocrypt 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 Plutocrypt.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Plutocrypt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Plutocrypt 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.