Ransomware Research

Bl00dyAdmin Ransomware

Bl00dyAdmin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Bl00dyAdmin
First Seen
February 1, 2024

How Bl00dyAdmin ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Bl00dyAdmin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.CRYPT

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Bl00dyAdmin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileRead_instructions_To_Decrypt.txt
notes/Read_instructions_To_Decrypt.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Bl00dyAdmin ransomware:

About this analysis

This Bl00dyAdmin 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 Bl00dyAdmin.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Bl00dyAdmin inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Bl00dyAdmin across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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