Ransomware Research

D1ck Ransomware

D1ck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
D1ck
First Seen
January 1, 2026

How D1ck ransomware works

File modification behavior

D1ck updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

D1ck modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .dick

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, D1ck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filedick.txt
notes/dick.txt

Location: EveryFolder

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notes/kn8gqvkrn.jpg

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with D1ck ransomware:

  • test.exe

About this analysis

This D1ck 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 D1ck.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects D1ck inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify D1ck across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.