BlackRock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BlackRock
First Seen
May 1, 2023
How BlackRock Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-2803].[icanrestore@onionmail.org].blackrock
File Encryption Patterns
BlackRock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blackrock
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BlackRock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileinfo.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta
Ransom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BlackRock ransomware:
software.exe
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