Ransomware Research
Danger Ransomware
Danger is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Danger
- First Seen
- February 1, 2025
How Danger Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Danger modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..dangerRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Danger displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.htmlRansom message:
notes/HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Danger ransomware:
program.exe
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About This Analysis
This Danger 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 Danger.
Last updated: July 30, 2025