Ransomware Research
BigEyes Ransomware
BigEyes is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: LimeDecryptor.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BigEyes
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- LimeDecryptor
How BigEyes Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BigEyes modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..LimeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BigEyes displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginRansom message:
notes/#BackGround.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BigEyes ransomware:
9db.exeCrypt.exeCRYPT.EXE91111db.exeE1B571F1AD5.exeBigEyes.exe#Decryptor
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About This Analysis
This BigEyes 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 BigEyes.
Last updated: July 30, 2025