What makes Mimic particularly unusual is that it exploits the API of a legitimate Windows file search tool ("Everything" by Voidtools) to quickly locate files for encryption.

Find out more about the threat in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley

Source: GrahamCurley
Source Link: https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/mimic-ransomware-what-you-need-know