Ransomware Research
SnowPicnic Ransomware
SnowPicnic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: 0BtcRansoware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SnowPicnic
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- 0BtcRansoware
How SnowPicnic Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
dde1d5241a1611080fb4558e392a0da30993b024d9f05708a499b8a978d3c762 -> Need remove manifest from resources to run
File Encryption Patterns
SnowPicnic modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..snowpicnicRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SnowPicnic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read.HTMLRansom message:
notes/Read.HTML
Note locations:
EveryFolderRead.TXTRansom message:
notes/Read.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SnowPicnic ransomware:
SnowPicnicFrensomware.exeSnowPicnic.exehyBrDFjOidLuty.exe
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About This Analysis
This SnowPicnic 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 SnowPicnic.
Last updated: July 30, 2025