Ransomware Research

PURGAT0RY Ransomware

PURGAT0RY is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
PURGAT0RY
First Seen
August 1, 2024

How PURGAT0RY ransomware works

File encryption patterns

PURGAT0RY modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.PURGAT0RY.purgatory

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, PURGAT0RY displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

screenshot
notes/img.jpg
Location: Desktop
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with PURGAT0RY ransomware:

About this analysis

This PURGAT0RY 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 PURGAT0RY.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects PURGAT0RY inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PURGAT0RY 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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