Ransomware Research
DavidHasselhoff Ransomware
DavidHasselhoff is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DavidHasselhoff
- First Seen
- October 1, 2024
How DavidHasselhoff Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
DavidHasselhoff modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..247_davidhasselhoffRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DavidHasselhoff displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
RootDiscsTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DavidHasselhoff ransomware:
247_davidhasselhoff_M.exe
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About This Analysis
This DavidHasselhoff 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 DavidHasselhoff.
Last updated: July 30, 2025