PulpFictionQuote Ransomware
PulpFictionQuote is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Jet100.
Quick facts
How PulpFictionQuote ransomware works
File encryption patterns
PulpFictionQuote modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PulpFictionQuote displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/read_this.txt
About this analysis
This PulpFictionQuote 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 PulpFictionQuote.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects PulpFictionQuote inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PulpFictionQuote 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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