Ransomware Research

Bitrix Ransomware

Bitrix is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Bitrix
First Seen
July 1, 2025

How Bitrix Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Bitrix modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..bitrix

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Bitrix displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion
fileREAD ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ ME.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Bitrix ransomware:

  • SF.exe
  • ljt5fp6r.exe

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About This Analysis

This Bitrix 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 Bitrix.

Last updated: September 30, 2025