fileREAD ME.txt
notes/READ ME.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Mini Ransomware
Mini is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mini
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Mini ransomware works
File modification behavior
Mini updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Mini modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .maya
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Mini displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Mini ransomware:
- Mini Ransomware.exe
- mr.exe
About this analysis
This Mini 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 Mini.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Mini inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Mini 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.