Ransomware Research

Darxe Ransomware

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.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Darxe
First Seen
September 1, 2022
Known Aliases
  • XXXXXX

How Darxe ransomware works

File modification behavior

Darxe updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .XXXXXX

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW_TO_FIX_FILES.XXXXXX.txt
notes/HOW_TO_FIX_FILES.XXXXXX.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Darxe ransomware:

  • AAA.exe
  • cc.bin
  • Обфусцированный скрипт.bat
  • AAA.ps1

About this analysis

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.

Last updated: July 27, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Darxe inside your data and backups.

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.