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:

fileYour files are now encrypted.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Your files are now encrypted.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
fileABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/ABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileYOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXT
file!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Vega ransomware:

  • Buhtrap.exe
  • f1d0df0e6b4e050703056fa3cad9b690c45ee7d239d5a45faf3e0cdf6b0ebd20_2JOiP3O5z5.exe
  • masterblankov24.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • VegaLocker.exe
  • VSEBLANKI24.EXE
  • blanki.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

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