{
  "family": "petya",
  "sample_count": 121,
  "category": "ransomware",
  "description": "Petya is a ransomware family with 121 samples in ember 2018 that encrypts victim files and demands payment for decryption. defense requires offline backups tested for recovery, application allow-listing, endpoint detection, and network segmentation to limit lateral movement.",
  "cta": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.",
  "aliases": [],
  "enrichment_level": "category-templated",
  "faq": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is Petya malware?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Petya is a member of the ransomware category in the EMBER 2018 malware corpus. Like other ransomware samples it shares the behaviors typical of that class. Because precise family-specific reporting on Petya is limited, this catalog only describes it at the category level rather than fabricating unverified details."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What should I do if Petya is detected on my system?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Do not attempt manual removal. Ransomware samples often establish persistence and may be part of a larger compromise. Isolate the affected system from the network and contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response."
      }
    }
  ],
  "faq_count": 2,
  "mitre_attack": [],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}