Ransomware Research

BlackFL Ransomware

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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About This Analysis

This BlackFL 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 BlackFL.

Last updated: July 30, 2025