Ransomware Research

Badbeeteam Ransomware

Badbeeteam is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Badbeeteam
First Seen
September 1, 2020

How Badbeeteam ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.CRPTD

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileRecover files.hta
notes/Recover files.hta
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Badbeeteam ransomware:

About this analysis

This Badbeeteam ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Badbeeteam.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Badbeeteam inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Badbeeteam across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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