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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