Ransomware Research
DarkBit Ransomware
DarkBit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DarkBit
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How DarkBit Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Rename encrypted files -> Biblio.mdb -> 3SLpZCNf1688429390.Darkbit
File Encryption Patterns
DarkBit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DarkbitRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DarkBit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RECOVERY_DARKBIT.txtRansom message:
notes/RECOVERY_DARKBIT.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DarkBit ransomware:
sb_373999_bs8curse.exe重要書類.exedarkbit.exe
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About This Analysis
This DarkBit 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 DarkBit.
Last updated: July 30, 2025