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VaultCrypt Ransomware
VaultCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CrypVault.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- VaultCrypt
- First Seen
- February 1, 2015
- Known Aliases
- CrypVault
How VaultCrypt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
VaultCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vault
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, VaultCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
VAULT.txt
Ransom message:
notes/VAULT.txt
VAULT.hta
Ransom message:
notes/VAULT.hta
Note locations:
Desktop
Roaming
StartUp
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with VaultCrypt ransomware:
malware.js
Trojan-Downloader.JS.Scatter.k
act sverki.js
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sample.js
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1.js
Счета для оплаты февраль 2015 года - согласовано Коммерческим директором согласовано Главным бухгалтером _ долг letter-attachment_scannеd-OK.dосх.js
111.js
rohlik.js
Счета.zip
вирус!!!.zip
Счета (1).zip
С�е�а.zip
7ZSfxMod
7ZSfxMod_x86.exe
98b0b9a1133.exe
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About This Analysis
This VaultCrypt 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 VaultCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025