Ransomware Research

DogeCrypt Ransomware

DogeCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DogeCrypt
First Seen
September 1, 2020

How DogeCrypt Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> - .[dogeremembersss@protonmail.ch].DogeCrypt

File Encryption Patterns

DogeCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..DogeCrypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, DogeCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filenote.txt

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/DOGECRYPTinfo.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DogeCrypt ransomware:

  • DogeCrypt.exe

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About This Analysis

This DogeCrypt 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 DogeCrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025