Ransomware Research

DarkRace Ransomware

DarkRace is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DarkRace
First Seen
May 1, 2023

How DarkRace Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[A-F0-9]{9}\b/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file/\bReadme\.[A-F0-9]{9}\.txt\b/

Ransom message:

notes/Readme.1352FF327.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DarkRace ransomware:

  • c.exe

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About This Analysis

This DarkRace 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 DarkRace.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

DarkRace Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio