Ransomware Research
Backoff Ransomware
Backoff is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Backoff
- First Seen
- January 1, 2024
How Backoff Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Backoff modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..backoffRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Backoff displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/ov7znwk5z.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Backoff ransomware:
svchost.exeback.execobalt.exepepe.exe
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About This Analysis
This Backoff 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 Backoff.
Last updated: July 30, 2025