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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