Ransomware Research
Maykolin Ransomware
Maykolin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Maykolin
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How Maykolin Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Maykolin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..[fuga139gh@dr.com]..[maykolin1234@aol.com]Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Maykolin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.maykolin1234@aol.com.txtRansom message:
notes/README.maykolin1234@aol.com.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsREADME.fuga139gh@dr.com.txtRansom message:
notes/README.fuga139gh@dr.com.txt
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Maykolin ransomware:
crypt.exec0e.exe
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About This Analysis
This Maykolin 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 Maykolin.
Last updated: July 30, 2025