Ransomware Research

SifreCozucu Ransomware

SifreCozucu is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: TurkSifre, B@H}!ER@, Bahtier.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SifreCozucu
First Seen
May 1, 2020
Known Aliases
TurkSifreB@H}!ER@Bahtier

How SifreCozucu Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/718631

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

.\.[A-F0-9]{12}$.__Mail_[sifre_cozucu@protonmail.com]__Site_[www.dosyacozd4iprkd7.onion]

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file_ONEMLI_LUTFEN_OKUYUNUZ.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/_ONEMLI_LUTFEN_OKUYUNUZ.TXT
file/^_ONEMLI_LUTFEN_OKUYUNUZ_[A-F0-9]{12}\.txt$/

Ransom message:

notes/_ONEMLI_LUTFEN_OKUYUNUZ_E03F491BEF51.txt

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About This Analysis

This SifreCozucu 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 SifreCozucu.

Last updated: July 30, 2025