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:
fileVAULT.txt
Ransom message:
notes/VAULT.txt
fileVAULT.hta
Ransom message:
notes/VAULT.hta
Note locations:
DesktopRoamingStartUp
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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