Petya

Category: ransomware · Aliases: None known · Sample count (EMBER 2018): 121 · Enrichment: category-templated · Updated: 2026-05-27

Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petya malware?

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.

What should I do if Petya is detected on my system?

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.

Need help with an active incident? 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.

Machine-readable

Get this profile as JSON: https://jordanricky1604-ship-it.github.io/malware-families-catalog/api/petya.json

About this catalog

This profile is part of the Malware Families Catalog, a public dataset of 2,899 malware families extracted from the EMBER 2018 benchmark. The catalog is also published on Hugging Face and Kaggle.