Patcher
Aliases: FileCoder, Findzip
- First seen
- 2017-02-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Last IoC activity
- 2026-07-19 18:59:28
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:42:53
Context
Patcher is ransomware that specifically targets macOS users, attempting to encrypt their files and demand a ransom payment for decryption. It has also been known under the aliases FileCoder and Findzip.
Related threat objects
- FileCoder (malware)
Reports & references
- blog.malwarebytes.com — Decrypting After A Findzip Ransomware Infection (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — New Macos Patcher Ransomware Locks Data For Good No Way To Recover Your Files (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Patcher (report)
- ESET — New Crypto Ransomware Hits Macos (report)