Ransomware Research

Dx31 Ransomware

Dx31 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Dx31
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How Dx31 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3449].[dx31@mail.com].dx31

File Encryption Patterns

Dx31 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..dx31

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Dx31 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Dx31 ransomware:

  • BackupService.exe

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About This Analysis

This Dx31 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 Dx31.

Last updated: July 30, 2025