DarkMystic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
DarkMystic
First Seen
April 1, 2025
How DarkMystic Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> [darkmystic@onionmail.com][C63F241F]WCMICONS.DLL.darkmystic
File Encryption Patterns
DarkMystic modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..darkmystic
Prefixes added to encrypted files:
[darkmystic@onionmail.com]
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DarkMystic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileRestore-My-Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Restore-My-Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
fileinfo.hta
Ransom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktop
screenshot
Ransom message:
notes/j5g1ense.png
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DarkMystic ransomware:
svchost.exe
winlogon.exe
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