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Ransomware Research
BabyDuck Ransomware
BabyDuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BabyDuck
- First Seen
- October 1, 2021
How BabyDuck ransomware works
File modification behavior
BabyDuck updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BabyDuck modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .babyduck
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BabyDuck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileATTENTION!!!.txt
notes/ATTENTION!!!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with BabyDuck ransomware:
- ewin.exe
About this analysis
This BabyDuck 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 BabyDuck.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BabyDuck inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BabyDuck across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.