Ransomware Research

DotRansomware Ransomware

DotRansomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Dot.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DotRansomware
First Seen
February 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Dot

How DotRansomware Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DotRansomware ransomware:

  • program.exe
  • DotRansomwareBuilder.exe
  • Builder.exe
  • bitboobies11.exe
  • core(1).exe
  • core.exe

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About This Analysis

This DotRansomware 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 DotRansomware.

Last updated: July 30, 2025