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Ransomware Research
Blackhat Ransomware
Blackhat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Blackhat H.F.D.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Blackhat
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Blackhat H.F.D
How Blackhat ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Blackhat alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Blackhat modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .H_F_D_locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Blackhat displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Blackhat ransomware:
- MoWare H.F.D.exe
- Blackbat.exe
About this analysis
This Blackhat 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 Blackhat.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Blackhat inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Blackhat 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.