Ransomware Research
BlackHunt Ransomware
BlackHunt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlackHunt
- First Seen
- July 1, 2023
How BlackHunt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[N0OVlZlzARkz50Na].[dectokyo@onionmail.org].Hunt2
File Encryption Patterns
BlackHunt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Hunt2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackHunt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#BlackHunt_ReadMe.htaRansom message:
notes/#BlackHunt_ReadMe.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolder#BlackHunt_ReadMe.txtRansom message:
notes/#BlackHunt_ReadMe.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackHunt ransomware:
BlackHunt2.exe
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About This Analysis
This BlackHunt 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 BlackHunt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025