Ransomware Research
Blind Eye Locker Ransomware
Blind Eye Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Blind Eye Locker
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Blind Eye Locker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encodes filenames with base-64
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Blind Eye Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^README_[0-9]{7,8}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/README_8853226.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Blind Eye Locker ransomware:
xaqipaxowq.exesoftware.exeIlYpsTy.exe
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About This Analysis
This Blind Eye Locker 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 Blind Eye Locker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025