DontCryLol is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
DontCryLol
First Seen
August 1, 2023
How DontCryLol Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> 13-_[ID-GTXHF_Mail-dontcrylol@mailfence.com].BVM
File Encryption Patterns
DontCryLol modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[A-Z0-9]{3}$/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DontCryLol displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadMe.hta
Ransom message:
notes/ReadMe.hta
Note locations:
StartUpDesktop
fileRestore_Your_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Restore_Your_Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DontCryLol ransomware:
xinfecter.exe
Xinfecter.exe
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