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..farataksRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, FarAttack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/How_to_recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRead Me!.hTaRansom message:
notes/Read Me!.hTa
Note locations:
EveryFolderhow_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/how_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with FarAttack ransomware:
bomani2.exeML011s.exe2.exenew bomani.exeFAs.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: July 30, 2025