Mr.Dark101 Ransomware
Mr.Dark101 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Mr.Dark101 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Mr.Dark101 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Mr.Dark101 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/read_it.txt
notes/og3rxs12m.jpg
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Mr.Dark101 ransomware:
- Word2024t.exe
- ead.exe
About this analysis
This Mr.Dark101 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 Mr.Dark101.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Mr.Dark101 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Mr.Dark101 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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