Ransomware Research
Spiteful Doubletake Ransomware
Spiteful Doubletake is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Spiteful Doubletake
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How Spiteful Doubletake Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Written in PERL https://metacpan.org/pod/PAR::Packer
File Encryption Patterns
Spiteful Doubletake modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Spiteful Doubletake displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Spiteful Doubletake ransomware:
Spiteful Doubletake (LIVE).exe
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About This Analysis
This Spiteful Doubletake 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 Spiteful Doubletake.
Last updated: July 30, 2025