BrainLag is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BrainLag
First Seen
July 1, 2017
How BrainLag Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BrainLag modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..xdxdlol
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BrainLag displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileread_me.txt
Ransom message:
notes/read_me.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BrainLag ransomware:
hidden-tear.exe
local.exe
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