PPDDDP ransomware: what it is and how to remove it
PPDDDP ransomware is the threat that uses the AES encryption algorithm and requires money in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. It marks encoded files using .ppdddp extension with the pattern including an email address too.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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PPDDDP ransomware: summary
| Distribution | Malware is spread via spam email and breaking through unprotected RDP configurations.[2] Criminals also can rely on malicious or hacked sites to deliver this threat around the globe |
|---|---|
| Name | PPDDDP ransomware |
| File marker | The pattern that virus uses to append files can differ, and sometimes it doesn't even include the original filename that was known for encryption. However, for the most part, .support@anonymous-service.cc.ppdddp is the extension that shows up on the file once image or document gets encoded |
| Ransom note | FilesRestore.html program window appears once the selected data gets encoded and informs victims about particular actions they can take after that. The message contains your victim's ID and contact information for virus developers, the address where you can get Bitcoins needed for the payment |
| Unique features | Malware is choosing which files to encrypt, not all of them get locked. In one folder, some files get encoded, some damaged, and some permanently corrupted. There is no particular pattern for the selectivity |
| Versions | .dddpp |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Contact emails | crptcloud@protonmail.ch, support@anonymous-service.cc |
|---|---|
| Danger | This is the virus based on cryptocurrency extortion and blackmail, so you can end up losing money and data of you decide to pay. Also, ransomware can run additional processes in the background to affect or even damage the machine further |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Encrypted file extension | .ppdddp |
| Decryptor | No free decryptor is known for this variant; check No More Ransom (nomoreransom.org) for updates |
| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
| Type | File-encrypting ransomware |
| Symptoms | Files renamed with a new extension and a ransom note left in folders |
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; no sample analysed yet |
| Encrypted files | .ppdddp |
| Attacker contacts | support@anonymous-service.ccThen |
| Free decryptor | No free decryptor is known (checked 6 October 2026) |
| First seen | 19 March 2020 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
- File extension:
.ppdddp - Note file:
Filerestore.html - Contact:
support@anonymous-service.ccThen
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on PPDDDP ransomware
- PPDDDP ransomware removal is the process that should be taken seriously, so get an anti-malware program or a similar security tool an run a full system scan to find all malicious files and intruders
- Remember that malware can damage the machine from the inside with additional files, programs, and other processes.
- To get rid of these risks and damage, rely on that can find and fix issues with the system and computers' performance
How PPDDDP ransomware behaves
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
PPDDDP ransomware is the cryptovirus that encrypts files and damages selective data on the computer
PPDDDP ransomware is the threat that uses the AES encryption algorithm and requires money in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
It marks encoded files using .ppdddp extension with the pattern including an email address too. The virus is not encrypting all files on the machine, only some of them get chosen from each folder on the computer.
Other files in the folder get either left alone, but with a blank icon or even corrupted, so it takes up 0Kb. These are unusual features, so there is no particular relation with already known threats, even though the ransom note- payment instructions resemble other ransomware. That may be done on purpose, to trick victims or even researchers.
However, malware experts reported that the PPDDDP ransomware virus is still to be investigated because no samples have been submitted yet. The ransom note seems similar, but the contents of this Filerestore.html file are new.
As typical for cybercriminals, they try to fake legitimacy and trust, so the message is quite polite and instructional. However, paying these people can lead you to more issues with the machine and even privacy or end up in permanent money and data loss.
The price is determined when the victim contacts virus developers directly, so it can get up to hundreds or thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. Do Not write to them at any circumstances. Especially knowing that this threat has a few versions already. The most recent one is a threat that marks files using .dddpp extension.
Even though PPDDDP ransomware is a unique and new threat it is still a cryptovirus that focuses on encryption and ransom demanding, so profits can get made. It chooses various types of files and encodes them using the AES encryption algorithm and changing the original code of the file. The file marker with email and .ppdddp appendix then appears at the end of the filename.
Not all files get encrypted. In each folder, the PPDDDP ransomware virus selects some files for encryption and composes the name with the name of directory, account, file type, and the extension marking the virus name. Encoded files have a pseudo-XML with the original name of the data and different names at the end.
The root folder shows the encrypted file, other items get blank icons with the same name remaining, and the rest gets ruined. Some of the data that gets corrupted becomes useless and the size of 0 Kb.
When malware is done with the encryption processes the further actions get listed on the ransom note that PPDDDP ransomware places on the desktop and opens on the screen directly.
The program window lists the places where you can buy Bitcoin and email addresses that is the primary way to contact extortionists. There is no particular ransom amount listed on the initial ransom message because criminals decide the final payment when you contact them.
Thee ransom note file names FileRestore.html displays the following:
It may seem the only solution for such infection, but you need to remember that these people are criminals, and they want only your money. They don't care about your data, and it is exceptionally easy to send you malware via email without providing any decryption. So remove PPDDDP ransomware instead of writing any email for these people.
The official decryption tool hasn't been developed, so PPDDDP ransomware removal is the best option when dealing with the cryptovirus. You need to clean the machine fully from any traces of the threat to ensure that nothing can affect your newly recovered files. Relying on data backups can be the safest option, but check our tips below too.
No matter how trustworthy the test decryption option seems or how polite PPDDDP ransomware developers are, you need to ignore any blackmail messages, demands, and claims about the alleged decryption tool. This software may not even exist and is listed as the only option, so you will pay. Ransom amount can go up to thousands of dollars, so do not even consider paying.
PPDDDP ransomware is powerful and can easily inject other processes and files on the machine, so you cannot access security tools or data recovery options that easily. There are lots of programs and files that can get loaded on the system to keep victims from getting their files back. Shadow Volume Copies may get deleted, so there are not many other data recovery options.
We have listed a few decryption. File restoring solutions for you below the PPDDDP ransomware termination guide. However, the best option for that is anti-malware tools.
Remember that cryptovirus drops additional files, runs secondary payloads and install applications, alters functions, registry entries. You cannot find all the associated intruders and files yourself. AV engines can do that for you.
As for the system files that get damaged by the .PPDDDP virus, you should rely on additional help from system repair tools or optimizers like , so damage is fixed, features, and functions repaired without any interference with other processes. These system scans save time for you and ensure that data recovery is safe to perform. These methods are the ones that experts recommend going for.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Payload droppers can b found on spam emails and in craking tools
Malicious infections like this happen silently, and without any symptoms, so you cannot notice the infection happening, only the aftermath - encryption and other changes.
The malicious script gets triggered when the payload is dropped on the machine. This is the process that happens via social media, file-sharing services or even hacked websites.
Email attachments in the format of Microsft documents or even direct links placed in the notification can trigger the drop of ransomware or a virus that infiltrates the cryptovirus on your computer. Hackers can also find vulnerabilities in RDP configurations and programs and exploit those flaws for their advantage.
Stay away from torrent services, avoid cracking software and game cheats. Also, always be cautious when receiving emails out of nowhere. Notifications that are not expected can contain scripts that get easily triggered when opened or attachments get downloaded. Keep the system virus-free by being suspicious of anything that comes out of nowhere.
The PPDDDP ransomware note
Your files has been encrypted!
Hi
We have encrypted your files. Yes we know that it's shitty but it's not a disasster .
You are able to decrypt all files without aftermath for a 48 hours.
If time will expire you'll unable to restore your files.
We'll format your disk and delete decryption keys from our database.
Don't waste your time to check backups, it's also encrypted or deleted.
Your ID: 507e83c9983ac00bcd5331991bd *****
You can buy BTC on one of this sites:
https://www.bestchange.com/paypal-usd-to-bitcoin.html
To get the decryptor you need to send mail with your ID to support@anonymous-service.ccThen you will receive mail with price, instruction for payment and decryption.
Attention!
No Payment = No decryption
You really get the decryptor after payment
Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user's unique encryption key
How to remove PPDDDP ransomware
Tools you'll need
All of these are free except where noted. Download them on a clean device if the infected PC is offline.
- A USB stick: to keep the ransom note, two or three encrypted files and screenshots off the infected PC.
- Microsoft Defender Offline: built into Windows 11 and Windows 10; scans before Windows starts, so running malware cannot hide.
- Microsoft Safety Scanner: a second, portable scanner with current signatures; each download works for 10 days.
- ID Ransomware: identifies the family from the note and one encrypted file and says whether a decryptor exists.
- No More Ransom: the free decryptors from police and security companies; check it again every few months.
- Fortect (optional): scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. The free scan is in the box above.
How to remove PPDDDP ransomware and get your files back
Work in this order.
Disconnecting comes first, removal comes before any restore, and nothing here asks you to contact the attackers.
Step 1: Disconnect the PC and unplug backup drives
Unplug the network cable or turn off Wi-Fi, and disconnect USB drives, external disks and network shares, so PPDDDP ransomware cannot reach more files. Pause OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox sync, because synced folders upload the encrypted copies over the good ones.
Leave the PC on but offline while you read the next steps, since a restart can let the ransomware run again. This applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 alike.
Windows 11: turn off Wi-Fi to take the PC offline. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 2: Save the ransom note and confirm the family
Your files now end in
.ppdddpand the instructions are inFilerestore.html. Save both to a USB stick, a copy of the note and two small encrypted files, before anything else.On another device, check them with ID Ransomware or Crypto Sheriff: the family name decides which decryptor, if any, can help. Keep the note's ID and contact line for your report.
Windows 11: the ransom note and encrypted files to copy for identification. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 3: Check for a free decryptor
Our last check found that for PPDDDP ransomware, no free decryptor is known (checked 6 October 2026). Look again yourself in the No More Ransom list and the free decryptor pages of Emsisoft, Avast and Kaspersky, which add new families every year.
A decryptor needs the ransomware gone first, or it encrypts the files again. Keep at least one copy of the encrypted files on an external drive, even if no tool works yet.
Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 4: Remove the ransomware before you restore or decrypt
Removing PPDDDP ransomware does not bring the files back, but it has to come first. Start with Defender's Full scan, then the offline scan from the same Scan options page, which checks the disk before Windows loads.
If the scan cannot start, use Safe Mode with Networking. Delete the ransom notes only after you have saved a copy, because removal tools sometimes leave them behind on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 5: Look for shadow copies of the files
Windows keeps shadow copies for restore points and backups, and some ransomware fails to delete them.
vssadmin list shadowsin an administrator Command Prompt tells you at once whether any exist.If they do, right-click the folder that held your files, open Properties > Previous Versions, select a version from before the attack, and click Open to check it before you Restore or copy the files out. Windows 11 and Windows 10 both have the tab.
Windows 11: vssadmin list shadows shows whether shadow copies exist. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 6: Restore the files from a backup or recover deleted originals
A backup made before the attack is the surest way back. Connect it only once the PC is clean, then restore from File History, Windows Backup, OneDrive's Restore your OneDrive or your own external copies.
Without a backup, try file recovery: the originals that PPDDDP ransomware deleted may still be on the disk until something overwrites them. Install nothing new on the drive you want to recover from on the Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
Full procedure with screenshots: Recover deleted files (Recycle Bin, backups, OneDrive) On uGetFix
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Manual removal using Safe Mode
Important! →
Manual removal guide might be too complicated for regular computer users. It requires advanced IT knowledge to be performed correctly (if vital system files are removed or damaged, it might result in full Windows compromise), and it also might take hours to complete. Therefore, we highly advise using the automatic method provided above instead.
Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking
Manual malware removal should be best performed in the Safe Mode environment.
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. - it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
- Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
- On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
- Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
- Click Restart now.
- Select Troubleshoot.
- Go to Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Press Restart.
- Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.
Step 2. Shut down suspicious processes
Windows Task Manager is a useful tool that shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Click on More details.
- Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
- Right-click and select Open file location.
- Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
- Delete the contents of the malicious folder.
Step 3. Check program Startup
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Go to Startup tab.
- Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
Step 4. Delete virus files
Malware-related files can be found in various places within your computer. Here are instructions that could help you find them:
- Type in Disk Cleanup in Windows search and press Enter.
- Select the drive you want to clean (C: is your main drive by default and is likely to be the one that has malicious files in).
- Scroll through the Files to delete list and select the following:
Temporary Internet Files
Downloads
Recycle Bin
Temporary files - Pick Clean up system files.
- You can also look for other malicious files hidden in the following folders (type these entries in Windows Search and press Enter):
%AppData%
%LocalAppData%
%ProgramData%
%WinDir%
After you are finished, reboot the PC in normal mode.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Get rid of the shady PPDDDP ransomware virus completely
The new versions of PPDDDP ransomware virus can become more persistent than this initial variant, so take that into consideration and make sure to react as soon as you possibly can. Remember that ransomware can be running in the background before it encodes your data and that background processes triggered by the malware are dangerous as well.
Even though we cannot guarantee that your damaged data or the ones that got encrypted can be fully recovered, you need to at least try to salvage those documents, images, and archives. The first step, however, should be the PPDDDP ransomware removal procedure using anti-malware tools like , , or other AV engines.
When you are sure that you have the best tools to remove PPDDDP ransomware, go ahead and scan the machine fully, delete all indicated programs or files and double-check before doing anything else. can help you with that because of such application checks for damaged system files and functions and repairs them when it is possible. Then you can go for data recovery.
[GI=method-1]Make the machine virus-free by running the system in Safe Mode with Networking and removing PPDDDP ransomware using AV tools
[GI=method-2]System Restore can help your device by recovering the machine in a previous state when the PPDDDP ransomware virus was not active
Get the program and try to recover encrypted files or the data that got deleted accidentally
Recover PPDDDP ransomware encoded data with Windows Previous Versions
When System Restore gets enabled it allows the opportunity to restore affected data using Windows Previous Versions
ShadowExplorer - a method for recovering files after PPDDDP ransomware virus invasion
When Shadow Volume Copies are left untouched, you can easily restore files using them
PPDDDP ransomware cannot be decrypted
Report it and recover your files
Report it
Report the attack even if you do not expect the files back: insurers and banks ask for the report number, and police use the contacts in the note to link cases.
- United States
- FBI IC3 · FTC ReportFraud
- United Kingdom
- Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud) · NCSC
- Australia
- ReportCyber (ASD)
- EU countries
- Europol: national reporting sites
Give the victim ID, the note and the date the files were encrypted. A business that holds personal data may also have to notify its data protection authority, in the EU within 72 hours.
Make the next attack harmless
PPDDDP ransomware could only hurt the files that had no second copy, and the signs (files that end in .ppdddp and no longer open) showed exactly which ones those were.
The 3-2-1 rule fixes that:
- three copies
- two media
- one disconnected
A practical version for a home PC: OneDrive or another cloud backup with version history, plus an external disk that you plug in once a week for File History and then unplug. Test a restore now and then by opening a few files from the backup on another device.
Details, schedules and what not to back up are in our 3-2-1 backup guide for Windows.
Access your website securely from any location
When you work on the domain, site, blog, or different project that requires constant management, content creation, or coding, you may need to connect to the server and content management service more often. The best solution for creating a tighter network could be a dedicated/fixed IP address.
If you make your IP address static and set to your device, you can connect to the CMS from any location and do not create any additional issues for the server or network manager that needs to monitor connections and activities. VPN software providers like can help you with such settings and offer the option to control the online reputation and manage projects easily from any part of the world.
Recover files after data-affecting malware attacks
While much of the data can be accidentally deleted due to various reasons, malware is one of the main culprits that can cause loss of pictures, documents, videos, and other important files.
More serious malware infections lead to significant data loss when your documents, system files, and images get encrypted. In particular, ransomware is is a type of malware that focuses on such functions, so your files become useless without an ability to access them.
Even though there is little to no possibility to recover after file-locking threats, some applications have features for data recovery in the system. In some cases, can also help to recover at least some portion of your data after data-locking virus infection or general cyber infection.
Questions about PPDDDP ransomware
How do I open .ppdddp files?
You cannot open them by renaming or with another program, because the content of files ending in .ppdddp has been encrypted. The only ways back are a working decryptor for the family, or clean copies from elsewhere:
- OneDrive versions
- File History
- an offline backup drive
- Previous Versions if the ransomware did not delete them
Identify the family first by uploading the ransom note and one encrypted file to ID Ransomware or No More Ransom. Avoid websites and programs that promise to open any encrypted file; they do not work and some are scams.
Is there a free PPDDDP ransomware decryptor?
We last checked on 6 October 2026, and for PPDDDP ransomware no free decryptor is known. We check No More Ransom, which collects free tools from police and security companies, and the decryptor pages of the major antivirus vendors. A working decryptor exists only when the encryption has a flaw or the keys were leaked or seized.
Ignore sites and videos that offer a "PPDDDP ransomware decryptor" for download or for a fee: these are usually scams or malware. Real decryptors are free and come from known security companies or law enforcement. Keep the encrypted files in case a tool appears later.
Did PPDDDP ransomware steal my files or passwords?
We do not know yet. Nothing published so far shows data theft by PPDDDP ransomware, but the only confirmed sign is files that end in .ppdddp and no longer open, which says nothing about what happened before. Many current ransomware attacks copy files or run a password stealer first, so it is wise to act as if they did.
From a clean device, change the passwords that were saved in the browsers on this PC, starting with e-mail and banking, sign out of all sessions and turn on two-step verification. Watch bank statements and account activity for the next few weeks.
Are ransomware recovery services legitimate?
Some are, but read the offer carefully. Genuine data-recovery firms recover deleted originals from disks or rebuild damaged files, and they say so. Others promise to "decrypt any ransomware" for a fixed price, which is impossible without the key; they quietly pay the attackers and keep a margin, sometimes without telling the victim.
Be especially careful with services that contact you after you post about the attack online. Ask for references, a written method and a no-result-no-fee clause, and check the free tools on No More Ransom first.
Should I pay the ransom?
We advise against it, and so do the FBI, Europol and national cyber agencies. Payment does not guarantee a working tool: some attackers never reply, some tools damage files, and some variants have no decryptor at all. Paying also funds further attacks and can make you a target again.
Before considering payment, try every recovery option in this guide and report the attack. Companies must involve their legal adviser and insurer, because payments to sanctioned groups can be illegal. If files are truly irreplaceable, store the encrypted copies and wait; decryptors sometimes appear later.
How did PPDDDP ransomware get on my computer?
The way PPDDDP ransomware spreads has not been documented yet, so look at your own recent activity. On home PCs, ransomware most often comes with cracked programs, game cheats, key generators and fake updates, or with an e-mail attachment that was opened. On business networks, attackers usually log in through Remote Desktop with a stolen or guessed password.
Think back to what was downloaded or installed in the days before files that end in .ppdddp and no longer open, and check the Downloads folder and Installed apps sorted by date. Keep anything suspicious for your report, but do not run it again.
Is PPDDDP ransomware the same as other ransomware with a similar name?
Not necessarily. Ransomware names come from the file extension, the note or a word in the code, so unrelated families often end up with similar names, and one family can appear under several names. The difference matters: a decryptor or advice for one family does not fit another and can damage files.
Compare the ending added to your files and the exact name of the note with the summary table at the top of this guide, then upload the note and one encrypted file to ID Ransomware from a clean device. If the result names another family, follow the guide for that family instead.
What does Filerestore.html tell me about the ransomware?
Quite a lot. The file name Filerestore.html, the wording, the contact addresses and the format of the personal ID are typical for each family. Uploading the note together with one encrypted file to ID Ransomware or No More Ransom's Crypto Sheriff usually names the family within seconds.
That name decides your options: some families have free decryptors, some can be partially recovered, and some cannot be decrypted at all. The note's claims about stolen data should be taken seriously but not at face value.
Will .ppdddp spread to my other drives?
It can. Ransomware encrypts every drive and network share it can reach while it runs, so external disks, USB sticks and shared folders connected during the attack may also have files ending in .ppdddp. Disconnect everything now, then check each device from a clean computer.
Do not plug a backup drive into the infected PC until the ransomware has been removed with an offline scan. Cloud folders such as OneDrive sync the encrypted versions, but they keep earlier versions you can usually restore.
Will Fortect remove PPDDDP ransomware?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For PPDDDP ransomware, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- Twitter: New #PPDDDP #Ransomware (read October 6, 2026)
- Nakedsecurity: Ransomware-spreading hackers sneak in through RDP (read October 6, 2026)
- CISA: StopRansomware (read October 6, 2026)
- No More Ransom (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)