notes/HOW_TO_FIX_FILES.XXXXXX.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Darxe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: XXXXXX.
Darxe updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Darxe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
After encrypting files, Darxe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW_TO_FIX_FILES.XXXXXX.txt
Location: EveryFolder
The following executable files are associated with Darxe ransomware:
This Darxe 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 Darxe.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Darxe 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.