fileRead.HTML
notes/Read.HTML
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
SnowPicnic Ransomware
SnowPicnic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: 0BtcRansoware.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SnowPicnic
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- 0BtcRansoware
How SnowPicnic ransomware works
File modification behavior
SnowPicnic updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SnowPicnic modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .snowpicnic
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SnowPicnic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileRead.TXT
notes/Read.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SnowPicnic ransomware:
- SnowPicnicFrensomware.exe
- SnowPicnic.exe
- hyBrDFjOidLuty.exe
About this analysis
This SnowPicnic 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 SnowPicnic.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SnowPicnic inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SnowPicnic 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.