Ransomware Research
Blaze Ransomware
Blaze is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Blaze
- First Seen
- November 1, 2021
How Blaze Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Blaze modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blazeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Blaze displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How To Decrypt.txtRansom message:
notes/How To Decrypt.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Blaze 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 Blaze.
Last updated: July 30, 2025