Ransomware Research

Mijnal Ransomware

Mijnal is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Mijnal
First Seen
December 1, 2020

How Mijnal Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Contains date check (success run on 25.12.2020)

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..mijnal

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME_LOCK.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README_LOCK.TXT

Note locations:

Desktop
fileOpenTheTorBrouser.html

Ransom message:

notes/OpenTheTorBrouser.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Mijnal ransomware:

  • OCCT.exe
  • xhome.exe

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About This Analysis

This Mijnal 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 Mijnal.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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