Ransomware Research

ChocVM Ransomware

ChocVM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ChocVM
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How ChocVM Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[7E40E7FB].[xakep@dark-forum.ru].chocolate

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..chocolate

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file+README-WARNING+.txt

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with ChocVM ransomware:

  • chocolate_nowin.zip
  • chocolate_nowin.exe

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About This Analysis

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

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ChocVM Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio