Ransomware Research

eBayWall Ransomware

eBayWall is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
eBayWall
First Seen
July 1, 2017

How eBayWall ransomware works

File modification behavior

eBayWall updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .ebay

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileebay-msg.html
notes/ebay-msg.html

Location: EveryFolder

About this analysis

This eBayWall 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 eBayWall.

Last updated: March 16, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects eBayWall inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify eBayWall 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.