Ransomware Research
DeathOfShadow Ransomware
DeathOfShadow is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DeathShadow, Death_Shadow, Malakot.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DeathOfShadow
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- DeathShadowDeath_ShadowMalakot
How DeathOfShadow Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> (Malakot@protonmail.com).Death_Of_Shadow Sample protected with Agele.NET with anti-vm, anti-debug features
File Encryption Patterns
DeathOfShadow modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Death_Of_ShadowRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DeathOfShadow displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
(Malakot@protonmail.com).txtRansom message:
notes/(Malakot@protonmail.com).txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DeathOfShadow ransomware:
Death_Shadow.exe
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About This Analysis
This DeathOfShadow 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 DeathOfShadow.
Last updated: July 30, 2025