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Ransomware Research
DarkWorld Ransomware
DarkWorld is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DarkWorld
- First Seen
- January 1, 2021
How DarkWorld ransomware works
File modification behavior
DarkWorld updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
DarkWorld modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .dark
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DarkWorld displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This DarkWorld 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 DarkWorld.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DarkWorld inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DarkWorld 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.