Ransomware Research

Blitzkrieg Ransomware

Blitzkrieg is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Blitzkrieg
First Seen
April 1, 2019

How Blitzkrieg Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension of encrypted files -> .[blellockr@godzym.me].bkc

File Encryption Patterns

Blitzkrieg modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..bkc..non

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Blitzkrieg displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHowToBackFiles.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HowToBackFiles.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Blitzkrieg ransomware:

  • Encrypter.exe

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About This Analysis

This Blitzkrieg 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 Blitzkrieg.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Blitzkrieg Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio