Ransomware Research
Mimic Ransomware
Mimic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mimic
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How Mimic Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .datastore@cyberfear.com-SF8Za00Fk5_0CquTL1ejq5a6xxpn7hjXlM_UH7VXpGI
File Encryption Patterns
Mimic modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.datastore@cyberfear\.com-\S{40,50}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mimic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.txtRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Mimic 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 Mimic.
Last updated: July 30, 2025