Ransomware Research
BoooamCrypt Ransomware
BoooamCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BoooamCrypt
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
How BoooamCrypt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BoooamCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..boooam@cock_liRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BoooamCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.htmlRansom message:
notes/HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This BoooamCrypt 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 BoooamCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025