Ransomware Research

TechandStrat Ransomware

TechandStrat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
TechandStrat
First Seen
October 1, 2020

How TechandStrat Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..crypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileread_me_lkd.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_me_lkd.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with TechandStrat ransomware:

  • inn.exe

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About This Analysis

This TechandStrat 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 TechandStrat.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

TechandStrat Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio