Ransomware Research
BlackPanther Ransomware
BlackPanther is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlackPanther
- First Seen
- January 1, 2025
How BlackPanther Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BlackPanther modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BpantRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackPanther displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Bpant_Help.txtRansom message:
notes/Bpant_Help.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackPanther ransomware:
servers.exe
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About This Analysis
This BlackPanther 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 BlackPanther.
Last updated: July 30, 2025