Ransomware Research

MAGA Ransomware

MAGA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
MAGA
First Seen
December 1, 2024

How MAGA Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[MAGA24@cyberfear.com].MAGA

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..MAGA

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileMAGA_info.txt

Ransom message:

notes/MAGA_info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with MAGA ransomware:

  • payload.exe

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About This Analysis

This MAGA 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 MAGA.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

MAGA Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio