Ransomware Research

miK Ransomware

miK is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2012, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
miK
First Seen
June 1, 2012

How miK ransomware works

File modification behavior

miK resets file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .miK

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileДЕШИФРАТОР.txt
notes/ДЕШИФРАТОР.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with miK ransomware:

  • myfile.exe

About this analysis

This miK ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like miK.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects miK inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify miK across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.