Ransomware Research
BianLian Ransomware
BianLian is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BianLian Extortion Group, BianLian Doxware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BianLian
- First Seen
- July 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- BianLian Extortion GroupBianLian Doxware
How BianLian Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BianLian modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bianlianRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BianLian displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Look at this instruction.txtRansom message:
notes/Look at this instruction.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This BianLian 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 BianLian.
Last updated: July 30, 2025