fileREADME_TO_DECRYPT.txt
notes/README_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
BaqiyatLock Ransomware
BaqiyatLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BaqiyatLock
- First Seen
- January 1, 2026
How BaqiyatLock ransomware works
File modification behavior
BaqiyatLock updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BaqiyatLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .bqtlock
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BaqiyatLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/bqt_wallpaper.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with BaqiyatLock ransomware:
- BQTLock.exe
About this analysis
This BaqiyatLock 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 BaqiyatLock.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BaqiyatLock inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BaqiyatLock across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.