Ransomware Research

blueKey Ransomware

blueKey is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
blueKey
First Seen
June 1, 2022

How blueKey Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..blueKey

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDECRYPTION_INSTRUCTIONS.txt

Ransom message:

notes/DECRYPTION_INSTRUCTIONS.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/3f7z6fxno.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with blueKey ransomware:

  • blueKey.exe
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This blueKey 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 blueKey.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

blueKey Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio