Ransomware Research

Albabat Ransomware

Albabat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Albabat
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How Albabat Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..abbt..1HjyzNl9

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion
fileAlbabat_README.html

Ransom message:

notes/Albabat_README.html

Note locations:

Desktop
fileRECOVER-1HjyzNl9-FILES.html

Ransom message:

notes/RECOVER-1HjyzNl9-FILES.html

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Albabat ransomware:

  • injector.exe

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About This Analysis

This Albabat ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Albabat.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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