Ransomware Research

DonnaRenniCrypt Ransomware

DonnaRenniCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DonnaRenniCrypt
First Seen
March 1, 2022

How DonnaRenniCrypt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..crypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileWARNING.txt

Ransom message:

notes/WARNING.txt

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About This Analysis

This DonnaRenniCrypt 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 DonnaRenniCrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

DonnaRenniCrypt Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio