Ransomware Research

Doyuk Ransomware

Doyuk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Doyuk 2.0.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Doyuk
First Seen
November 1, 2021
Known Aliases
Doyuk 2.0

How Doyuk ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.doyuk2

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileWarning.txt
notes/Warning.txt
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Doyuk ransomware:

About this analysis

This Doyuk 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 Doyuk.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Doyuk inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Doyuk 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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