PGPSnippet Ransomware

First seen
2023-04-10 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:42:23

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical government-and-public-sector

Context

PGPSnippet Ransomware is a malicious software designed to encrypt files on a victim's computer and demand a ransom for decryption. It has been observed targeting various sectors including financial services, healthcare, and government. The malware leverages strong encryption methods to hold data hostage, threatening to delete the decryption key if the ransom is not paid.

Reports & references

  • twitter.com — 1005138187621191681 (report)

External references