Ransomware Research
DALE Ransomware
DALE is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DaleLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DALE
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- DaleLocker
How DALE Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
DALE modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DALERansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DALE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DALE_FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/DALE_FILES.TXT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This DALE 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 DALE.
Last updated: July 30, 2025