Ransomware Research

Tiywepxb Ransomware

Tiywepxb is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Tiywepxb
First Seen
May 1, 2023

How Tiywepxb ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.tiywepxb

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW TO RESTORE YOUR TIYWEPXB FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR TIYWEPXB FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Tiywepxb ransomware:

About this analysis

This Tiywepxb 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 Tiywepxb.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Tiywepxb inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Tiywepxb 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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