Ransomware Research

BarRaxCrypt Ransomware

BarRaxCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BarRax.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
BarRaxCrypt
First Seen
February 1, 2017
Known Aliases
BarRax

How BarRaxCrypt Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C to send password

File Encryption Patterns

BarRaxCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..BarRax

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, BarRaxCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD_IT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_IT.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with BarRaxCrypt ransomware:

  • hidden-tear.exe
  • BarraxCrpt.exe

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About This Analysis

This BarRaxCrypt 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 BarRaxCrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

BarRaxCrypt Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio