BackMyData is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BackMyData
First Seen
February 1, 2024
How BackMyData Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3511].[backmydata@skiff.com].backmydata
File Encryption Patterns
BackMyData modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..backmydata
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BackMyData displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileinfo.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta
Ransom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BackMyData ransomware:
AntiRecuvaDB.exe
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