Ransomware Research

Technicy Ransomware

Technicy is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Technicy
First Seen
September 1, 2017

How Technicy Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..technicy

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileczytaj.txt

Ransom message:

notes/czytaj.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Technicy ransomware:

  • hidden-tear.exe
  • technicy.exe

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About This Analysis

This Technicy 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 Technicy.

Last updated: July 30, 2025