Ransomware Research
BlackFireEye Ransomware
BlackFireEye is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlackFireEye
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How BlackFireEye Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C http://192.168.1.99/arescrypt.php to get encryption keys
File Encryption Patterns
BlackFireEye modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..jesRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackFireEye displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackFireEye ransomware:
CrackerSocialNetwork V3.5.exeSample_5b444b02e9c07b125f933a3b.exeBlackRansomwareFireeye.exeCrackerSocialNetwork.BlackRansomwareFireeye.binSample_5b4449fde9c07b125f933a38.exe
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About This Analysis
This BlackFireEye 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 BlackFireEye.
Last updated: July 30, 2025