Ransomware Research
About Mikser
Mikser
Mikser was first discovered in March 2020 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | Mikser |
|---|---|
| First Seen | March 2020 |
Targeting
Behavior of Mikser
Mikser is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that Mikser is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. Mikser updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of Mikser
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about Mikser.
Ransomware Notes
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from Mikser.
| Type | message |
|---|---|
| Location | OnceOnCompletion |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for Mikser.
| Executables | Mikser.exe |
|---|
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