PetrWrap Ransomware
- First seen
- 2017-06-27 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:24:18
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..
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Petrwrap Ransomware (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Petrwrap Ransomware Is A Petya Offspring Used In Targeted Attacks (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware March 17Th 2017 Revenge Petrwrap And Captain Kirk (report)
- Kaspersky — Petrwrap The New Petya Based Ransomware Used In Targeted Attacks (report)