Ransomware Research

TurkDMC Ransomware

TurkDMC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
TurkDMC
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How TurkDMC Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..DMC

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileBENİ OKU.txt

Ransom message:

notes/BENİ OKU.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with TurkDMC ransomware:

  • ransom.exe

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About This Analysis

This TurkDMC 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 TurkDMC.

Last updated: September 30, 2025