Ransomware Research

BloodJaws Ransomware

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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About This Analysis

This BloodJaws 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 BloodJaws.

Last updated: July 30, 2025