Ransomware Research
Damoclis Gladius Ransomware
Damoclis Gladius is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Damoclis Gladius
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
How Damoclis Gladius Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to receive key and other data https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/0de3cd577791905371587685a7f31ea7f3cb7d6c08e44b42410dccf6be6c1af6?environmentId=100
File Encryption Patterns
Damoclis Gladius modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..damoclis..ransomed@india.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Damoclis Gladius displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOWTODECRYPTFILES.htmlRansom message:
notes/HOWTODECRYPTFILES.html.txt
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About This Analysis
This Damoclis Gladius 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 Damoclis Gladius.
Last updated: July 30, 2025