Ransomware Research

Baal Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Baal
First Seen
February 1, 2023

How Baal Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z\d]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileread_it.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_it.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Baal ransomware:

  • Netflorist Coupon Generator.exe
  • Netflorist.exe

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About This Analysis

This Baal 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 Baal.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Baal Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio