Ransomware Research

Bisamware Ransomware

Bisamware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Bisamware
First Seen
September 1, 2022

How Bisamware Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/26ed1ffe74abd8a5f62d4f3b341a62ebb1a04d43e7ab9d64b9d283e184b35fd4/6322a001e5f9bf04c872b8d8 Requires C&C (TOR communication)

File Encryption Patterns

Bisamware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..BISAMWARE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Bisamware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileSYSTEM=RANSOMWARE=INFECTED.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/SYSTEM=RANSOMWARE=INFECTED.TXT

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Bisamware ransomware:

  • Bewerbung.docx
  • Lukas_Frankenhauser_Bewerbung.docx
  • Bisamware.dll
  • putty.bin
  • BISAMWARE
  • Prisma.win_PATCHED.exe
  • putty.exe

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About This Analysis

This Bisamware 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 Bisamware.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Bisamware Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio