Ransomware Research
BTC-azadi Ransomware
BTC-azadi is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BTC-azadi
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How BTC-azadi Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .EMAIL=[azadi33@smime.ninja]ID=[<random{16}>].BTC
File Encryption Patterns
BTC-azadi modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BTCRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BTC-azadi displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How To Restore Files.txtRansom message:
notes/How To Restore Files.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This BTC-azadi 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 BTC-azadi.
Last updated: July 30, 2025