DoNex Ransomware
DoNex is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How DoNex ransomware works
File encryption patterns
DoNex modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DoNex displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Readme.f58A66B51.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DoNex ransomware:
- DoNex
- enc-win.exe
About this analysis
This DoNex 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 DoNex.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects DoNex inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DoNex 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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