Ransomware Research
Mystic Ransomware
Mystic is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mystic
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How Mystic Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mystic displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ransom.txtRansom message:
notes/ransom.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Mystic 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 Mystic.
Last updated: July 30, 2025