Ransomware Research
DataCloud Ransomware
DataCloud is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DataCloud Hand-Ransomware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DataCloud
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- DataCloud Hand-Ransomware
How DataCloud Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DataCloud displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README!!!!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/README!!!!!!.txt
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About This Analysis
This DataCloud 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 DataCloud.
Last updated: July 30, 2025