Ransomware Research

ByeData Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
ByeData
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How ByeData ransomware works

File modification behavior

ByeData updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .locked

Ransom note and payment demands

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

message
notes/note.txt

Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with ByeData ransomware:

  • ByeData.exe

About this analysis

This ByeData 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 ByeData.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects ByeData inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ByeData 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.