Ransomware Research

D0n Ransomware

D0n is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
D0n
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How D0n ransomware works

File encryption patterns

D0n modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.d0n

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, D0n displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
fileInfo.hta
notes/Info.hta
Location: StartUp, Roaming

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with D0n ransomware:

About this analysis

This D0n ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like D0n.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects D0n inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify D0n across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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