Ransomware Research
DarkoderCryptor Ransomware
DarkoderCryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DarkoderEncript0r.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DarkoderCryptor
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- DarkoderEncript0r
How DarkoderCryptor Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Downloads ransom note from WEB
File Encryption Patterns
DarkoderCryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DARKCRYRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DarkoderCryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
@ READ-ME - DARKODER ENCRYPT0R @.htmlNote locations:
Desktop@ READ-ME - DARKODER ENCRYPT0R @.txtNote locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DarkoderCryptor ransomware:
WindowsFormsApplication1.exeWannaCry.exeDaKryEncryptor.exe@DaKryEncryptor@.exe
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About This Analysis
This DarkoderCryptor 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 DarkoderCryptor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025