Ransomware Research
MindLost Ransomware
MindLost is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Dee, Paggalangrypt.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MindLost
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- DeePaggalangrypt
How MindLost Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Attemtps writes ransom note to C:\Users\Daniel Ohayon\Desktop\ID.txt
File Encryption Patterns
MindLost modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MindLost displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/image-note.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MindLost ransomware:
Encryptor.exeDeeRansomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This MindLost 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 MindLost.
Last updated: July 30, 2025