Ransomware Research

Blind Eye Locker Ransomware

Blind Eye Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Blind Eye Locker
First Seen
February 1, 2023

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Blind Eye Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file/^README_[0-9]{7,8}\.txt$/
notes/README_8853226.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Blind Eye Locker ransomware:

About this analysis

This Blind Eye Locker 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 Blind Eye Locker.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Blind Eye Locker inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Blind Eye Locker 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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