Ransomware Research
BandarChor Ransomware
BandarChor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rakhni 2015.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BandarChor
- First Seen
- March 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Rakhni 2015
How BandarChor Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id-[ID]_[email_address] Autoruns.zip.id-6200928511_bingo@opensourcemail.org https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bandarchor-ransomware-variant-spreads-via-malvertising-on-adult-sites/ Requires C&C (can be launched with FakeNetNG) https://github.com/aboveaboutbelow/BandarChorFileRestorer/blob/master/FileRestorer.py
File Encryption Patterns
BandarChor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
._europay@india.com._info@cryptedfiles._kiaracript@gmail.-kiaracript@gmail.com._bingo@opensourcemail.orgRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BandarChor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BandarChor ransomware:
5484f8ezf.exeBandarchor3CE1.tmp123.exeVTDL02DD13752ABC64E586DF130B913CDE22.exe
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About This Analysis
This BandarChor 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 BandarChor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025