Ransomware Research
BarakaTeam Ransomware
BarakaTeam is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Pinkiwinki78.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BarakaTeam
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Pinkiwinki78
How BarakaTeam Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x7E0 bytes 4f4dbd505348c33b9435351252aeddba1199df72011e4f83a643790d02231906 doesn't add extension
File Encryption Patterns
BarakaTeam modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pinkiwinki78@mail.ru..pusheken91@bk.ruRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BarakaTeam displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadmeCrypto.txtRansom message:
notes/ReadmeCrypto.txt
Note locations:
UserProfileRansom message:
notes/pl.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BarakaTeam ransomware:
tk3787.exeDDESHARE.EXEinvoice.pdf.pifencryptor.exe
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About This Analysis
This BarakaTeam 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 BarakaTeam.
Last updated: July 30, 2025