Ransomware Research
OpsVenezuela Ransomware
OpsVenezuela is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- OpsVenezuela
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
How OpsVenezuela Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
OpsVenezuela modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, OpsVenezuela displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This OpsVenezuela 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 OpsVenezuela.
Last updated: July 30, 2025