Ransomware Research

PyMokzbona Ransomware

PyMokzbona is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
PyMokzbona
First Seen
March 1, 2026

How PyMokzbona ransomware works

File modification behavior

PyMokzbona updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .ENCRYPTED

Ransom note and payment demands

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

message
notes/note.txt

Location: Login

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with PyMokzbona ransomware:

  • labase_crypted_20layers.exe

About this analysis

This PyMokzbona 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 PyMokzbona.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects PyMokzbona inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PyMokzbona 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.