Ransomware Research
Baliluware Ransomware
Baliluware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CheckBaliluWare.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Baliluware
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- CheckBaliluWare
How Baliluware Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to get JSON data
File Encryption Patterns
Baliluware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..YOU-ARE-FUCKED-BY-BALILUWARE-(CODED-BY-HEROPOINT)Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Baliluware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Baliluware ransomware:
CheckBaliluWare.exe
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About This Analysis
This Baliluware ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Baliluware.
Last updated: July 30, 2025