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Ransomware Research
BlockZ Ransomware
BlockZ is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlockZ
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
How BlockZ ransomware works
File modification behavior
BlockZ updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BlockZ modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .blockZ
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BlockZ displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This BlockZ ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like BlockZ.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BlockZ inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BlockZ across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.