filehow_to_decrypt.txt
notes/how_to_decrypt.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
BlackNevas Ransomware
BlackNevas is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Trial_recovery.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BlackNevas
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
- Known Aliases
- Trial_recovery
How BlackNevas ransomware works
File modification behavior
BlackNevas updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BlackNevas modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .-encrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BlackNevas displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filehow_to_decrypt.txt
notes/how_to_decrypt_v2.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with BlackNevas ransomware:
- 0irbbvkw.exe
About this analysis
This BlackNevas 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 BlackNevas.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BlackNevas inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BlackNevas 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.