Ransomware Research
Data3 Ransomware
Data3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Data3
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Data3 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Data3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..data3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Data3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#Read-for-recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/#Read-for-recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/010806233AF37FFA715A5E55C7A95A94.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Data3 ransomware:
Proton.exe
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About This Analysis
This Data3 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 Data3.
Last updated: July 30, 2025