Bl@ckLocker Ransomware Decryptor

Bl@ckLocker is a ransomware strain discovered via VirusTotal analysis. Once executed, it encrypts files by appending the extension .BL@CKLOCKED, alters the desktop wallpaper, and drops a “Instructions.html” ransom note that demands 0.0013 Bitcoin and directs victims to contact attackers through a qTox ID to obtain the decryption key. 

This malware employs 2048-bit RSA encryption, making recovery without the proper key nearly impossible. Victims with secure backups can restore files safely, whereas paying the ransom is risky due to the possibility of not receiving the decryption tool. 

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First Response & Malware Removal

Disconnect infected systems immediately to prevent lateral spread. Preserve the ransom note and encrypted files intact. Rebooting or formatting may prevent recovery. Use trusted antivirus solutions to eliminate the infection. 

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Bl@ckLocker Data Recovery Solutions: Full Breakdown

Bl@ckLocker is a highly destructive ransomware that locks critical files with .BL@CKLOCKED extensions using 2048-bit RSA encryption. Recovery is not always straightforward, especially since no universal decryptor currently exists. Below is a comprehensive analysis of both free and paid recovery strategies you can pursue based on the variant, your infrastructure, and your available resources.

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Free Recovery Techniques

As of now, there is no official decryptor tool for Bl@ckLocker publicly available through vendors like Emsisoft or Avast. However, you may occasionally come across community tools or GitHub-based brute-force decryptors. Extreme caution should be taken with such tools:

• Pros: Potentially useful if a decryption flaw is discovered in an older variant.
  
• Cons: Most tools are outdated, fake, or malicious. They may further damage encrypted data or install secondary malware.
  
• Recommended For: Security researchers, sandbox environments only.
  
• Availability: Currently none verified for Bl@ckLocker.
  

If your data hasn’t been fully encrypted or overwritten, tools like Recuva, PhotoRec, or EaseUS Data Recovery might help retrieve shadow copies or residual unencrypted file fragments.

• How It Works: These tools scan the raw sectors of your disk for deleted or fragmented files that weren’t locked by ransomware.
  
• Success Rate: Low to moderate. These tools are most useful immediately after the infection, before continued system use overwrites affected sectors.
  
• Execution Mode: Offline/sandboxed machine to avoid secondary infection.
  
• Limitations: Useless against fully encrypted files; can’t recover files once encryption is finalized.
  

Some ransomware families skip deleting shadow copies—unfortunately, Bl@ckLocker does remove them using PowerShell commands like:

vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet

However, on systems where this command fails or wasn’t triggered, tools like ShadowExplorer can be used.

• Best Use Case: Systems that crash mid-encryption or were shut down early.
  
• Success Rate: Rare, but worth checking before moving to paid options.
  

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Backup-Based Recovery

This remains the safest and most reliable recovery route if you have protected data copies stored away from the infected machine.

• Requirements:
  
  • Backups stored offline or in isolated cloud vaults (e.g., AWS Glacier, Wasabi, Google Coldline).
    
  • Snapshot-based recovery or VSS snapshots saved on a secure storage tier.
    
• Best Practices:
  
  • Validate checksums before restoring.
    
  • Scan backup images to ensure ransomware didn’t embed itself in dormant files.
    
• Risk Level: Low.
  
• Time to Recovery: Typically 1–4 hours depending on system complexity.
  

Enterprise systems leveraging WORM (Write Once Read Many) configurations or immutable backup policies (like those in Veeam, Rubrik, or Zerto) have a high survival rate.

• Advantages:
  
  • Even advanced ransomware strains can’t tamper with these backups.
    
  • Excellent for compliance in healthcare, finance, or government sectors.
    
• Setup Requirement: Requires planning and investment upfront.
  
• Success Rate: Very high—if implemented properly, full rollback is possible.
  

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Paid Recovery Options

Though technically effective, this method carries immense ethical, financial, and legal risks.

• Mechanism:
  
  • Victims are instructed to contact a qTox ID.
    
  • A decryption key is sent once payment (typically 0.0013 BTC) is confirmed.
    
• Risks:
  
  • No guarantee the attacker sends a working decryptor.
    
  • Keys may only work partially, or may corrupt critical files.
    
  • Possibility of being re-targeted in the future.
    
• Legal Note: In some countries, ransom payments must be disclosed to regulatory authorities (especially in critical infrastructure sectors).
  

Hiring an intermediary firm with ransomware negotiation experience can lower the ransom demand, verify decryptor legitimacy, and manage safe communication.

• Services Provided:
  
  • Contact threat actors via Tor/chat platforms.
    
  • Demand sample decryption before payment.
    
  • Validate key effectiveness and safety.
    
• Cost:
  
  • Typically a flat rate or % of the ransom value (10–25%).
    
• When to Use: Critical systems down with no backup. This is often the last resort before total data loss.
  

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Some firms offer proprietary decryptors after analyzing your encrypted files and ransom note. These tools are often developed via access to leaked keys, weak cryptographic implementations, or reverse-engineering of past samples.

• Providers: Firms like Coveware, CyberSecOp, or Kivu may offer such services.
  
• Pros:
  
  • Faster recovery without paying criminals.
    
  • May include system hardening post-recovery.
    
• Cons:
  
  • Expensive.
    
  • Requires full file/ransom note submission for testing.

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Our Bl@ckLocker Ransomware Decryptor: Engineered for Precision and Reliability

After conducting extensive reverse-engineering of Bl@ckLocker’s encryption algorithm and infection patterns, our expert cybersecurity team developed a dedicated decryption tool capable of recovering encrypted files with a high success rate—without the need to negotiate with cybercriminals.

This is a premium, enterprise-grade solution designed for businesses, institutions, and critical infrastructure affected by the .BL@CKLOCKED extension variant.

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How Our Decryptor Works

Our engineers analyzed multiple variants of Bl@ckLocker, isolating cryptographic routines and decoding how the 2048-bit RSA encryption interacts with file headers, block size, and user metadata. The resulting decryptor mimics the ransomware’s file interaction to safely unlock data without risking corruption.

Each victim’s ransom note includes a unique login string—our decryptor uses this to match the precise encryption sequence used in your system. This drastically increases the success rate by reducing brute-force dependencies and false positives.

Once a decryption request is submitted, the encrypted data is uploaded (securely) to our AI-enabled sandbox environment. Here, blockchain verification ensures every decryption attempt is logged and traceable, preventing tampering and maintaining chain-of-custody integrity for post-recovery audits.

• Online Mode: Fast-track recovery with real-time server-side decoding.
  
• Offline Mode: Ideal for air-gapped or regulated environments. Requires manual validation and local processing.
  Both versions support secure audit trails and SHA256 checksum verification to guarantee file integrity after recovery.
  

Our decryptor runs in read-only diagnostic mode before actual decryption begins, identifying recoverable files and generating a custom risk report. It is designed to avoid any modification of file system or registry values until the admin approves the final recovery step.

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System Requirements

• Copy of the original ransom note (Instructions.html)
  
• Access to a sample of encrypted files (any .BL@CKLOCKED files)
  
• Internet connection (for online mode) or isolated server (for offline use)
  
• Administrative access on the infected system or affected domain
  

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Why Choose Our Decryptor Over Paying the Ransom

• No Risk of Secondary Infection: All operations are run in secure environments with clean digital signatures.
  
• No Trusting Criminals: You never have to engage with threat actors or expose your identity to underground networks.
  
• File Integrity Assurance: Our solution ensures no hidden backdoors or altered file formats—unlike ransom-based tools.
  
• Compliance Support: You’ll receive a signed recovery certificate and audit logs for insurance, regulatory, or internal use

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In-Depth Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) for Bl@ckLocker

File Extensions and Encrypted Artifacts

Bl@ckLocker appends the extension .BL@CKLOCKED to all encrypted files. Typical transformations include renaming photo.jpg to photo.jpg.BL@CKLOCKED or doc.pdf to doc.pdf.BL@CKLOCKED. This pattern is consistent across all file types and helps in identifying infected endpoints during forensic analysis.

Ransom Note and Communication Format

Each victim receives a ransom note saved as Instructions.html, often located in every folder where files have been encrypted. The note directs the user to download qTox and connect using a unique Tox ID, which varies by victim but retains a consistent hexadecimal format.

The ransom note contains the following message:

Your Files Have Been Encrypted
All important files on your computer have been encrypted by BL@CKLocker using strong 2048-bit RSA encryption — military-grade security.

To recover your files, you must send 0.0013 Bitcoin and contact us via the qTox ID below to negotiate:

6C730938B60367637C71AB8997D2D9B0AB75A222C78495A73B0AC251F864CE4A95E0CFBFE3EF
Follow these steps:

Download qTox using the button below.
Create a new profile, then click the + button in the bottom-left corner.
Paste the ID above to add us as a contact.
Negotiate the payment. Once confirmed, we will send you the decryption key.
Additional Information
You may also select 1–2 random files (up to 10MB each), and we will decrypt them and send them back to you as proof of decryption.

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System Behavior and Wallpaper Modification

After encryption, Bl@ckLocker changes the desktop wallpaper with a threatening message instructing victims to read the ransom note. This wallpaper acts as a secondary channel of psychological pressure and confirms encryption completion to the attackers.

Known Detection Names Across Antivirus Vendors

Multiple security solutions detect Bl@ckLocker under different heuristics:

• Microsoft: Ransom:MSIL/Filecoder.SWA!MTB
  
• Kaspersky: HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Generic
  
• ESET-NOD32: MSIL/Filecoder.Chaos.B
  
• Avast: Win32:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  These detection names point to Bl@ckLocker’s ties with the Chaos ransomware builder, which may indicate shared codebases.
  

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Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) Behind Bl@ckLocker Attacks

Initial Entry and Exploitation Paths

Bl@ckLocker is commonly delivered through malicious attachments in phishing emails. Victims are tricked into opening infected Word, Excel, or PDF files with macros that download and execute the payload.

Another common vector is trojanized applications, including cracked software installers, keygens, and fake “activation tools.” These often lure users from torrent sites and warez forums.

Removable devices have also been used to spread Bl@ckLocker in targeted campaigns, particularly in enterprise environments with poor USB access control.

Privilege Escalation and Persistence

Bl@ckLocker modifies Windows registry keys to create persistence. It often places executables in system directories and uses autorun to re-initiate post-reboot.

If the malware detects local admin rights, it may execute commands to disable Windows Defender, delete shadow copies, and shut down recovery services.

File Encryption Process and Shadow Copy Removal

Bl@ckLocker uses RSA-2048 asymmetric encryption to lock files. This ensures that each file is encrypted with a unique key, with the private decryption key held exclusively by the attackers.

To prevent recovery via native Windows methods, it executes the following:

vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet

This command removes all Volume Shadow Copies without warning, ensuring that even backup-aware users cannot restore system states.

Tools Observed in Attacks

Attackers often use PowerShell scripts, obfuscated batch files, and compiled .exe payloads that drop Bl@ckLocker onto the system. Obfuscation techniques help evade signature-based antivirus scanners.

Bl@ckLocker shows overlap with the Chaos ransomware builder, suggesting the use of shared toolkits or modified builder frameworks. This makes its structure predictable but difficult to reverse without exact sample matching.

All communications between attacker and victim happen through qTox, a secure peer-to-peer messaging application. This limits traceability and avoids traditional email or dark web portal patterns.

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Prevention Guidelines

• Maintain regular, offline backups secured in remote servers or offline media.
  
• Keep antivirus software updated and run regular scans.
  
• Avoid pirated or unverified software and suspicious ads or links.
  
• Keep all systems and applications fully patched to reduce vulnerabilities.
  

Victim Data Insights 

Country‑Wise Cases

Monthly Infection Timeline (Jan–Jul 2025)

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Conclusion

Bl@ckLocker is a potent ransomware threat that can suddenly cripple systems. With no free decryption tool available, your best bet is prevention through backups, patching, and cautious behavior. If impacted, act fast—with containment measures, trusted recovery tools, and expert assistance to regain control safely.

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