Pirateware
- First seen
- 2023-05-12 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:53:07
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality
Context
Pirateware is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on the victim's system and demands payment for the decryption key. It has been known to target various industries, particularly financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors.