backmydata

BackMyData is a variant of the Phobos ransomware family, first observed in early 2024. It follows a double‑extortion model: encrypting files and threatening data exposure. The ransomware primarily targets organizations via weak or misconfigured RDP access (e.g., remote desktop services), though phishing and initial-stage payloads like SmokeLoader have also been noted. Technical behavior includes AES‑256 file encryption, with keys secured via a public RSA‑2048 key embedded in the binary. Po