Ransomware Research
Bart Ransomware
Bart is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Bart
- First Seen
- June 1, 2016
How Bart Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Bart modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bart.zip
..bart
..perl
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Bart displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
recover.txt
Ransom message:
notes/recover.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Ransom message:
notes/recover.bmp
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Bart ransomware:
10_bart_51ff4a033018d9343049.exe_
1.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Bart ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Bart 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 Bart.
Last updated: July 30, 2025