fileWE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txt
notes/WE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txt
Location: EveryFolder
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 modification behavior
Pipikaki resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Pipikaki modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .@PIPIKAKI
- .@Ransomware_Decrypt
- .w3qupe
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pipikaki displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Pipikaki 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 Pipikaki.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pipikaki inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pipikaki 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.