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Detectable Ransomware BlackHeart
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BlackHeart Ransomware
BlackHeart is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BlackHeart, BlackRouter, Pay2me, M@r1a, BlackHat, Prodecryptor, Tor+, Tsar, Badboy, Alix1011RVA.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlackHeart
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- BlackHeartBlackRouterPay2meM@r1aBlackHatProdecryptorTor+TsarBadboyAlix1011RVA
How BlackHeart Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/244059e3-7245-4c3f-84e4-088d63fe67fa/ https://app.any.run/tasks/2d890c8f-49d8-4527-bd36-9dba4c86b0db/ https://app.any.run/tasks/eaff8e9a-05f1-45c9-8570-1bb3a93d4dbc/ https://app.any.run/tasks/7bd85fb7-ca95-42e0-88a1-fde2beb3d03c/ https://app.any.run/tasks/c9c7a9d8-89af-4595-9111-560318e065b6/ https://app.any.run/tasks/58199899-43bb-4100-828b-38acfaa859a8/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/723954/blackheart-ransomware-locked-my-data/
File Encryption Patterns
BlackHeart modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BlackHat
..BlackRouter
..Prodecryptor
..Tor+
..Tsar
..Badboy
..Alix1011RVA
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackHeart displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadME-BLackHeart.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-BLackHeart.txt
ReadME-BlackRouter.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-BlackRouter.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
ReadME-Prodecryptor@gmail.com.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-Prodecryptor@gmail.com.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
ReadME-Unlockme501@protonmail.ch.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-Unlockme501@protonmail.ch.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
ReadME-Tsar.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-Tsar.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
readme.txt
Ransom message:
notes/readme.txt
ReadME-BadboyEncryption.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadME-BadboyEncryption.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
ReadME-Decrypt.txt
ReadME-Alix1011RVAEncryption
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackHeart ransomware:
TR.exe
SF.exe
BlackHeart.exe
BLACKROUTER.EXE
blackrouter.exe
BlackHeart Rasomware.bin
sparta.exe
blackheart.exe
ransom.exe
BlackHat.exe
1.exe
Psycho.exe
BlackRouter.exe
Psycho.bin
Psycho.ex_
Prodecryptor.exe
$R3CHUP2.EXE
lio.exe
Badboymnb.exe
Drheshi@protonmail.com.exe
chaos@gmail.com.exe
support@lzt.design.exe.exe
Alix1011RVA.exe
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About This Analysis
This BlackHeart 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 BlackHeart.
Last updated: July 30, 2025