Ransomware Research
Bit Ransomware
Bit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DCryptSoft, Readme, LolKek.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Bit
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- DCryptSoftReadmeLolKek
How Bit Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x7D000 bytes
File Encryption Patterns
Bit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..readme..MME..mrvRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Bit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read_Me.txtRansom message:
notes/Read_Me.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Bit ransomware:
DCryptSoft.exe114.exe䶲䶮䶴䷣䷭䷢䷡䷠䶳䷠䷟䷞䷆䷩䷢.exe36880.exe101.exeVlKvi.exe
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About This Analysis
This Bit ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Bit.
Last updated: July 30, 2025