Ransomware Research

MiniMe Ransomware

MiniMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
MiniMe
First Seen
June 1, 2023

How MiniMe Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

test@test.com in the ransom note

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..minime

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileread_it.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_it.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with MiniMe ransomware:

  • Mini Me.exe
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This MiniMe 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 MiniMe.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

MiniMe Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio