Ransomware Research
DODO Ransomware
DODO is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DODO
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How DODO Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Base-64 encoded content (XML)
File Encryption Patterns
DODO modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..dodov2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DODO displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
dodov2_readit.txtRansom message:
notes/dodov2_readit.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DODO ransomware:
DODOCRYPTER.exeDODOCRYPTER.binsvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This DODO 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 DODO.
Last updated: July 30, 2025