Ransomware Research
Backups Ransomware
Backups is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Backups
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How Backups Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[backups@airmail.cc].backups
File Encryption Patterns
Backups modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..backupsRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Backups displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#HowToRecover.txtRansom message:
notes/#HowToRecover.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/60FB3FE50988BA1CDCE04FA83F4BD78D.png
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Backups 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 Backups.
Last updated: July 30, 2025