Ransomware Research
Pipikaki Ransomware
Pipikaki is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Pipikaki Doxware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pipikaki
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- Pipikaki Doxware
How Pipikaki Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Pipikaki modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..@PIPIKAKI..@Ransomware_Decrypt..w3qupeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Pipikaki displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
WE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txtRansom message:
notes/WE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Pipikaki 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 Pipikaki.
Last updated: July 30, 2025