Ransomware Research

Doitman Ransomware

Doitman is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Doitman
First Seen
December 1, 2021

How Doitman Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

encodes filenames in HEX -> magic.mgc -> 6D616769632E6D6763

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file!!ReadmeForHelp!!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/!!ReadmeForHelp!!.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Doitman ransomware:

  • Doitman.exe

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About This Analysis

This Doitman 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 Doitman.

Last updated: July 30, 2025