Ransomware Research

BlueCheeser Ransomware

BlueCheeser is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
BlueCheeser
First Seen
January 1, 2020

How BlueCheeser Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts Desktop files only (no recursive)

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..himr

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileInstructions.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Instructions.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with BlueCheeser ransomware:

  • BlueCheeser.exe

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About This Analysis

This BlueCheeser 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 BlueCheeser.

Last updated: July 30, 2025