Ransomware Research
Magic Ransomware
Magic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Memekap.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Magic
- First Seen
- January 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Memekap
How Magic Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Magic modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..magicRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Magic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT_ReadMe.TXT.ReadMeRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_ReadMe.TXT.ReadMe
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Magic ransomware:
magic.exeransomware.exe1LXFUhLtEnJYTo2YyMhdUCBaHcgc6LaLfR.exe
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About This Analysis
This Magic 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 Magic.
Last updated: July 30, 2025