Ransomware Research
MilkmanVictory Ransomware
MilkmanVictory is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rand123.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MilkmanVictory
- First Seen
- May 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Rand123
How MilkmanVictory Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
MilkmanVictory modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..paradoxRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MilkmanVictory displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MilkmanVictory ransomware:
-__----_-.exe_-__----_-.exesample.exeapplication.ziplocal.exe
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About This Analysis
This MilkmanVictory 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 MilkmanVictory.
Last updated: July 30, 2025