BlackFL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BlackFL
First Seen
July 1, 2025
How BlackFL Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BlackFL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BlackFL
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackFL displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileBlackField_ReadMe.txt
Ransom message:
notes/BlackField_ReadMe.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackFL ransomware:
cryptor
cryptor.exe
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