Ransomware Research

Bbq Ransomware

Bbq is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Bbq
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How Bbq Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[7E40E7FB].[dashboard487@onionmail.org].bbq46

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..bbq46

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file+README-WARNING+.txt

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/2C27.tmp.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Bbq ransomware:

  • executable.exe

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About This Analysis

This Bbq 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 Bbq.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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