Ransomware Research

Bitcoin666 Ransomware

Bitcoin666 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Bitcoin666
First Seen
April 1, 2019

How Bitcoin666 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Bitcoin666 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.bitcoin666@cock.li.word

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Bitcoin666 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileRecover Files.TXT
notes/Recover Files.TXT
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Bitcoin666 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Bitcoin666 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Bitcoin666.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Bitcoin666 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Bitcoin666 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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