Ransomware Research

blackZluk Ransomware

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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About This Analysis

This blackZluk 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 blackZluk.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

blackZluk Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio