Ransomware Research

D0n Ransomware

D0n is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
D0n
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How D0n Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[dong@techmail.info].d0n

File Encryption Patterns

D0n modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..d0n

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, D0n displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with D0n ransomware:

  • file.exe
  • program.exe
  • executable.exe

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About This Analysis

This D0n ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like D0n.

Last updated: July 30, 2025