Ransomware Research
Damage Ransomware
Damage is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Damage
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
How Damage Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x2000 bytes
File Encryption Patterns
Damage modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..damageRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Damage displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^damage@india\.com.+\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/damage@india.comUSER.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Damage ransomware:
damage.exedamage_ransomware.exeDamage_ransomware.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Damage ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Damage 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 Damage.
Last updated: July 30, 2025