filenote.txt
notes/note.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
TapPiF Ransomware
TapPiF is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: TPF.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- TapPiF
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- TPF
How TapPiF ransomware works
File modification behavior
TapPiF resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
TapPiF modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ehre
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, TapPiF displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note1.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with TapPiF ransomware:
- TPF2.exe
- taskstl.exe
About this analysis
This TapPiF 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 TapPiF.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects TapPiF inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify TapPiF 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.