Donation1 Ransomware
Donation1 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Donation1 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Donation1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Donation1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/RESTORE-12345-FILES.TXT
About this analysis
This Donation1 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 Donation1.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Donation1 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Donation1 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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