Ransomware Research
BTCamant Ransomware
BTCamant is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BTCamant
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How BTCamant Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BTCamant modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BTCRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BTCamant displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
BTC_DECRYPT_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/BTC_DECRYPT_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BTCamant ransomware:
Mission 1996740040
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About This Analysis
This BTCamant 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 BTCamant.
Last updated: July 30, 2025