Ransomware Research
Magician Ransomware
Magician is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Magician
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
How Magician Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Doesn't work without C&C
File Encryption Patterns
Magician modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..magicRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Magician displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.txtRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Magician ransomware:
x1609y.exex1609y.exe.bineda2.exemagician-dumped.bin
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About This Analysis
This Magician 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 Magician.
Last updated: July 30, 2025