Ransomware Research
Vega Ransomware
Vega is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: VegaLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vega
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- VegaLocker
How Vega Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts 0x2820 bytes Doesn't change filenames https://app.any.run/tasks/62c7c8bc-a722-4d70-b578-3a933411d865/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vega displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Your files are now encrypted.txtRansom message:
notes/Your files are now encrypted.txt
Note locations:
DesktopABOUT YOUR FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/ABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderYOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXTRansom message:
notes/YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXT
!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXTRansom message:
notes/!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Vega ransomware:
Buhtrap.exef1d0df0e6b4e050703056fa3cad9b690c45ee7d239d5a45faf3e0cdf6b0ebd20_2JOiP3O5z5.exemasterblankov24.exemyfile.exeVegaLocker.exeVSEBLANKI24.EXEblanki.exe
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About This Analysis
This Vega 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 Vega.
Last updated: July 30, 2025