BloodJaws is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BloodJaws BloodJaws pack.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BloodJaws
First Seen
June 1, 2018
Known Aliases
BloodJaws BloodJaws pack
How BloodJaws Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BloodJaws displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BloodJaws ransomware:
BloodJaws_AfterRestart.exe
virus.exe
BloodJaws_Virus.exe
runme.exe
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