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Ransomware Research
Predator Ransomware
Predator is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Predator
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How Predator ransomware works
File modification behavior
Predator updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Predator modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .predator
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Predator displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Predator 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 Predator.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Predator inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Predator 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.