Ransomware Research
MNS Ransomware
MNS is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MNS
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How MNS Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MNS displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RESTORE_YOUR_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/RESTORE_YOUR_FILES.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This MNS 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 MNS.
Last updated: July 30, 2025