Description
Pwndlocker is a ransomware family observed in late 2019 that targeted businesses and local governments, with reported ransom demands ranging from 175 thousand to 650 thousand dollars depending on network size. It disables Windows services and terminates processes related to browsers, security, backups, and databases, clears shadow copies, and skips executables and files critical for the system to keep functioning.
Stats
- First seen
- May 2022
- Last seen
- September 2026
Alert name variants
| Alert Name |
|---|
| Win32.Ransomware.Pwndlocker |