Ransomware Research

DarkN1ght Ransomware

DarkN1ght 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
DarkN1ght
First Seen
December 1, 2024

How DarkN1ght Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

DarkN1ght modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, DarkN1ght displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileread_it.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_it.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/d8y5y07zn.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DarkN1ght ransomware:

  • Darknight.exe
  • svchost.exe
  • uayrgz.exe

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About This Analysis

This DarkN1ght 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 DarkN1ght.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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