blackZluk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
blackZluk
First Seen
September 1, 2024
How blackZluk Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
blackZluk modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blackZluk
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, blackZluk displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file#RECOVERY#.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#RECOVERY#.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with blackZluk ransomware:
ff9b155b365dd09203582cdc96cfed50N.exe
encryptor.exe
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