diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/ransomware/ransomware_payload.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/ransomware/ransomware_payload.py
index 9324542ad..f4295f866 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/ransomware/ransomware_payload.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/ransomware/ransomware_payload.py
@@ -70,7 +70,9 @@ class RansomwarePayload:
 
     def _find_files(self) -> List[Path]:
         LOG.info(f"Collecting files in {self._target_dir}")
-        return select_production_safe_target_files(self._target_dir, self._targeted_file_extensions)
+        return sorted(
+            select_production_safe_target_files(self._target_dir, self._targeted_file_extensions)
+        )
 
     def _encrypt_files(self, file_list: List[Path]) -> List[Tuple[Path, Optional[Exception]]]:
         LOG.info(f"Encrypting files in {self._target_dir}")