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Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
DataDestroyer Ransomware
DataDestroyer is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DataDestroyer
- First Seen
- June 1, 2024
How DataDestroyer ransomware works
File modification behavior
DataDestroyer updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
DataDestroyer modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .destroyer
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DataDestroyer displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DataDestroyer ransomware:
- Flash Adobe Installer.exe
About this analysis
This DataDestroyer 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 DataDestroyer.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DataDestroyer inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DataDestroyer 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.