fileRECOVERY FILE.txt
notes/RECOVERY FILE.txt
Ransomware Research
Balaclava Ransomware
Balaclava is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DavesSmith, JerryGlanville, KEY0004, Michael, Coryell, PuckettJeffrey.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Balaclava
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- DavesSmith
- JerryGlanville
- KEY0004
- Michael
- Coryell
- PuckettJeffrey
How Balaclava ransomware works
File modification behavior
Balaclava updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Balaclava modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .jerry_glanville_data@aol.com
- .KEY0004
- .michael
- .coryell
- .puckett_jeffrey
- .daves.smith@aol.com
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Balaclava displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt
notes/HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Balaclava ransomware:
- OUT_CLEANED+TSTDEL.EXE
- Lock.exe1
- C620F33063425F3.exe
- puckett_jeffrey.exe
- Lock.exe
About this analysis
This Balaclava ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Balaclava.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Balaclava inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Balaclava across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.