Ransomware Research

DoNotChange Ransomware

DoNotChange is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DoNotChange
First Seen
March 1, 2017

How DoNotChange Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id-7ES642406.cry

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp..cry

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO DECODE FILES!!!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECODE FILES!!!.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileHOW TO DECODE FILES!!!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECODE FILES!!!.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DoNotChange ransomware:

  • donotchange ransomware.exe
  • DoNotChange ransomware.exe
  • 1yv46k
  • Ransom.DoNotChange.exe
  • 85a59166bcf510bc714318710b0621b0.
  • RANSOM.DONOTCHANGE.EXE
  • sample (9).exe%vir
  • d.exe

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About This Analysis

This DoNotChange 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 DoNotChange.

Last updated: July 30, 2025