Ransomware Research

Blind-Napoleon Ransomware

Blind-Napoleon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Blind 2.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Blind-Napoleon
First Seen
December 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Blind 2

How Blind-Napoleon Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[blind@airmail.cc].blind2; .[supp01@airmail.cc].napoleon

File Encryption Patterns

Blind-Napoleon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..napoleon..skeleton..blind2

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Blind-Napoleon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHow_Decrypt_Files.hta

Ransom message:

notes/How_Decrypt_Files.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileHow_Decrypt_Files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/How_Decrypt_Files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Blind-Napoleon ransomware:

  • eencch.exe.[supp01@airmail.cc].napoleon
  • skeleton.exe.[skeleton@rape.lol].skeleton

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About This Analysis

This Blind-Napoleon 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-Napoleon.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Blind-Napoleon Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio