Ransomware Research
DeadBolt Ransomware
DeadBolt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DeadBolt
- First Seen
- January 1, 2022
How DeadBolt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
DeadBolt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..deadboltRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DeadBolt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ALL YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN LOCKED BY DEADBOLT.htmlRansom message:
notes/ALL YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN LOCKED BY DEADBOLT.html
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DeadBolt ransomware:
sshd_pty11798.out
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About This Analysis
This DeadBolt 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 DeadBolt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025