Ransomware Research

Mini Ransomware

Mini is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Mini
First Seen
April 1, 2017

How Mini Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C to send data

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..maya

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Mini 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 Mini ransomware:

  • Mini Ransomware.exe
  • mr.exe

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About This Analysis

This Mini 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 Mini.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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