Ransomware Research
Datablack Ransomware
Datablack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Datablack
- First Seen
- August 1, 2024
How Datablack Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Changes filenames 0DFg2aFbhC.Datablack
File Encryption Patterns
Datablack modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DatablackRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Datablack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#Recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/#Recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Datablack ransomware:
Stub.exe
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About This Analysis
This Datablack 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 Datablack.
Last updated: July 30, 2025