Ransomware Research

FarAttack Ransomware

FarAttack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Bomani, BomCrypt, IThelp02, IThelp01.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FarAttack
First Seen
January 1, 2022
Known Aliases
BomaniBomCryptIThelp02IThelp01

How FarAttack Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..farattack..[Bomani@Email.Com]..marlock011..chipslock..Chuklock..faratacks..farataks

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHow_to_recovery.txt

Ransom message:

notes/How_to_recovery.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileRead Me!.hTa

Ransom message:

notes/Read Me!.hTa

Note locations:

EveryFolder
filehow_to_back_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/how_to_back_files.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FarAttack ransomware:

  • bomani2.exe
  • ML011s.exe
  • 2.exe
  • new bomani.exe
  • FAs.exe

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About This Analysis

This FarAttack 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 FarAttack.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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