Ransomware Research
BabushkaYaga Ransomware
BabushkaYaga is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BabushkaLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BabushkaYaga
- First Seen
- January 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- BabushkaLocker
How BabushkaYaga Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 38Kb
File Encryption Patterns
BabushkaYaga modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BabushkaYaga displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readMe!.txtRansom message:
notes/readMe!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BabushkaYaga ransomware:
данные организации.docx.exeTTT (6).exe?????? ???????????.docx.exeyaga.exe.binyoga.exe
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About This Analysis
This BabushkaYaga 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 BabushkaYaga.
Last updated: July 30, 2025