Popcorn Time
- First seen
- 2016-12-07 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:16:00
Context
Popcorn Time is a form of ransomware that encrypts files and demands a Bitcoin payment to decrypt them. Unique in its approach, it offers victims a way to potentially avoid paying the ransom by distributing the malware to others. It emerged in December 2016 and has no specific targeted regions or industries.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Popcorn Time (report)