Ransomware Research

DARKSET Ransomware

DARKSET is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DARKSET
First Seen
November 1, 2024

How DARKSET Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..DARKSET

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileReadMe.txt

Ransom message:

notes/ReadMe.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/z.png

Note locations:

Desktop

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About This Analysis

This DARKSET 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 DARKSET.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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