Ransomware Research
DeathNote Ransomware
DeathNote is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DeathNote
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
How DeathNote Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/c57fe718-e019-4e8a-a66f-a7dc4746656e/ Pack files to 1 archive (pass kantnibas722) (except C drive)
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DeathNote displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DeathNote ransomware:
hit.exe
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About This Analysis
This DeathNote 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 DeathNote.
Last updated: July 30, 2025