Ransomware Research
Dark Intel Ransomware
Dark Intel is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Dark Intel
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How Dark Intel Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Dark Intel modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Dark Intel displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ezz.txtRansom message:
notes/Ezz.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/36x3upawd.jpg
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Dark Intel 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 Dark Intel.
Last updated: July 30, 2025