Ransomware Research
Drakos Ransomware
Drakos is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Drakos
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
How Drakos Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Drakos modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
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About This Analysis
This Drakos 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 Drakos.
Last updated: July 30, 2025