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:

..paradox

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREAD_ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_ME.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with MilkmanVictory ransomware:

  • -__----_-.exe
  • _-__----_-.exe
  • sample.exe
  • application.zip
  • local.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: October 30, 2025

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