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Ransomware Research
Blank Ransomware
Blank is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Blank
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
How Blank ransomware works
File modification behavior
Blank updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Blank modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .blank
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Blank displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Blank ransomware:
- Blank.exe
About this analysis
This Blank 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 Blank.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Blank inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Blank 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.