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Doppelpaymer is a ransomware family that encrypts user data and later on it asks for a ransom in order to restore original files. It is recognizable by its trademark file extension added to encrypted files: .doppeled. It also creates a note file named: ".how2decrypt.txt".

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FAQ1

What are the typical indicators of a Grief (Doppelpaymer) ransomware attack?

Defenders should pay attention to the .doppeled extension being added to encrypted files and the creation of a ransom note file named .how2decrypt.txt on the system.

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