Ransomware Research
Dont_Worry Ransomware
Dont_Worry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Dont_Worry
- First Seen
- March 1, 2018
How Dont_Worry Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Dont_Worry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..{email_ransom}-[a-f0-9]{16}./\.UPS-[a-f0-9]{16}/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Dont_Worry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Dont_Worry.txtRansom message:
notes/Dont_Worry.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Dont_Worry ransomware:
dwintl.exedwintl_x64.exegwintl.exeHonestSample_Dont_Worry5b07c80a4b24264120bc64fe.exemyfile.exe
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About This Analysis
This Dont_Worry 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 Dont_Worry.
Last updated: July 30, 2025