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
File Encryption Patterns
Blind-Napoleon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..napoleon..skeleton..blind2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Blind-Napoleon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_Decrypt_Files.htaRansom message:
notes/How_Decrypt_Files.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderHow_Decrypt_Files.txtRansom message:
notes/How_Decrypt_Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Blind-Napoleon ransomware:
eencch.exe.[supp01@airmail.cc].napoleonskeleton.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: October 30, 2025
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