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HelpDCFile Ransomware

HelpDCFile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family: HelpDCFile
First Seen: September 1, 2016

How HelpDCFile Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/1e3473ed19a31431a6ac10f2cd2518a02165f06bb4dff47cb89a008d685b5371?environmentId=100 https://app.any.run/tasks/ab36bd73-5868-483b-8ec9-772ca76a56e8

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..xxx

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filehelp_dcfile.txt

Ransom message:

notes/help_dcfile.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

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About This Analysis

This HelpDCFile 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 HelpDCFile.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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