PaySafeGen (German) Ransomware
Aliases: Paysafecard Generator 2016, PaySafeCard, PaySafeGen
- First seen
- 2016-01-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:30:53
Targeted regions: country_code:de
Context
This is most likely to affect German speaking users, since the note is written in German. Mostly affects users in German speaking countries. 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..
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Paysafegen German Ransomware (report)
- twitter.com — 796083768155078656 (report)