Ransomware Research
MMM Ransomware
MMM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: TripleM.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MMM
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- TripleM
How MMM Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
.info file for every encrypted file Set fake dates for encrypted files https://app.any.run/tasks/5738db9a-d091-4065-9612-4384c2730a0e/
File Encryption Patterns
MMM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..triple_m..MMMRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MMM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RESTORE_triple_m__FILES.htmlRansom message:
notes/RESTORE_triple_m__FILES.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderIF_YOU_NEED_FILES_READ_ME.htmlRansom message:
notes/IF_YOU_NEED_FILES_READ_ME.html
DECRYPT_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRESTORE_0x009d8a_FILES.htmlTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MMM ransomware:
MMM.exeRebornMMM.exeRebornMMM.binLegal Action #8423916.docx.exe1.exeDropShit.exeeccabbab2734555.exe
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About This Analysis
This MMM 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 MMM.
Last updated: July 30, 2025