Ransomware Research

Dgnlwjw Ransomware

Dgnlwjw is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Dgnlwjw
First Seen
February 1, 2023

How Dgnlwjw ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.dgnlwjw

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Dgnlwjw ransomware:

About this analysis

This Dgnlwjw 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 Dgnlwjw.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Dgnlwjw inside your data and backups.

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

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