Ransomware Research

Dindows Ransomware

Dindows is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Dindows
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How Dindows Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Dindows

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileMIRAME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/MIRAME.txt

Note locations:

UserFolders

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About This Analysis

This Dindows ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Dindows.

Last updated: December 30, 2025