Ransomware Research
BitCrypt 2.0 Ransomware
BitCrypt 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BitCrypt 2.0
- First Seen
- March 1, 2014
How BitCrypt 2.0 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BitCrypt 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bitcrypt2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BitCrypt 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
BitCrypt.txtRansom message:
notes/BitCrypt.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/bmp.png
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This BitCrypt 2.0 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 BitCrypt 2.0.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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