Ransomware Research

BizHack Ransomware

BizHack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
BizHack
First Seen
August 1, 2020

How BizHack Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Only renames files

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..~Company Name

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with BizHack ransomware:

  • pidor.bmp.exe

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About This Analysis

This BizHack 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 BizHack.

Last updated: July 30, 2025