Ransomware Research
Digisom Ransomware
Digisom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: X-files.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Digisom
- First Seen
- May 1, 2015
- Known Aliases
- X-files
How Digisom Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Digisom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./[A-Za-z0-9]{3}\.x$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Digisom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^Digisom Readme[0-9]{1}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/Digisom Readme0.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Digisom ransomware:
Firefoxfirefox.exeSatoshimines Balance Adder.exeRansom1.exeDigisom.exeFirefox.exe_0x2e0000-0x18000.exeMALICIOUS_PDF_EMOTET88BCA052A833461E2DD2B3170FFF76C0 - pdfDHL_Report_79725758547.pdfDHL_Report_95557918985.pdfDHL_Report_49956436919.malware.pdfDHL_Report_92439243254.pdfDHL_Report_38733039287.pdf
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About This Analysis
This Digisom 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 Digisom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025