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Ransomware Research
BTC-azadi Ransomware
BTC-azadi is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BTC-azadi
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How BTC-azadi ransomware works
File modification behavior
BTC-azadi updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BTC-azadi modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .BTC
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BTC-azadi displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This BTC-azadi 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 BTC-azadi.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BTC-azadi inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BTC-azadi across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.