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Ransomware Research
Pr0tector Ransomware
Pr0tector is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Sorebrect.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pr0tector
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Sorebrect
How Pr0tector ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Pr0tector alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Pr0tector modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .pr0tect
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pr0tector displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Pr0tector 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 Pr0tector.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pr0tector inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pr0tector 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.