Ransomware Research

Teamo Ransomware

Teamo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Zika.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Teamo
First Seen
November 1, 2017
Known Aliases
  • Zika

How Teamo ransomware works

File modification behavior

Teamo updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .teamo

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHello Hi Hola como sea jaja.txt
notes/Hello Hi Hola como sea jaja.txt

Location: Desktop

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Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Teamo ransomware:

  • eda2.exe

About this analysis

This Teamo 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 Teamo.

Last updated: May 18, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Teamo inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Teamo 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.