Bl@ckLocker Ransomware
Bl@ckLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Bl@ckLocker ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Bl@ckLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Bl@ckLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Instructions.html
notes/6ibwVvFms.jpg
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Bl@ckLocker ransomware:
- BLACK.exe
- 6cyd4zfz2.exe
About this analysis
This Bl@ckLocker 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 Bl@ckLocker.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Bl@ckLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Bl@ckLocker 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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