Ransomware Research
DXXD Ransomware
DXXD is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DXXD
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How DXXD Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
DXXD modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
.dxxdRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DXXD displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadMe.TxTRansom message:
notes/ReadMe.TxT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This DXXD 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 DXXD.
Last updated: July 30, 2025