PayDOS Ransomware
Aliases: Serpent Ransomware
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:31:02
Context
This is most likely to affect English speaking users, since the note is written in English. English is understood worldwide, thus anyone can be harmed. The hacker spread the virus using email spam, fake updates, and harmful attachments. All your files are compromised including music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. Batch file; Passcode: AES1014DW256 or RSA1014DJW2048
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Paydos Ransomware Serpent (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Ransomware Goes Retro With Paydos And Serpent Written As Batch Files (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware November 4Th 2016 Cerber Paydos Alcatraz Locker And More (report)
- proofpoint.com — New Serpent Ransomware Targets Danish Speakers (report)