Ransomware Research

Ebaka Ransomware

Ebaka 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
Ebaka
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How Ebaka Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3323].[datadownloader@proton.me].ebaka

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Ebaka

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Ebaka ransomware:

  • software.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ebaka 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 Ebaka.

Last updated: July 30, 2025