"prepending (enc) ransomware" (Not an official name)
Aliases: Aperfectday2018
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:42:55
Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits healthcare-and-pharmaceutical financial-services
Context
Prepending (enc) ransomware, also known as Aperfectday2018, is a type of malware that encrypts victim files and demands a ransom for the decryption key. It primarily targets industries such as education, healthcare, and financial services.
Reports & references
- bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware November 9Th 2018 Mostly Dharma Variants (report)
- twitter.com — 1059470985055875074 (report)