Ransomware Research
Velso Ransomware
Velso is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Velso
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
How Velso Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Velso modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..velso
..david
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Velso displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
get_my_files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/get_my_files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Velso ransomware:
myfile.exe
cypt.exe
velso.exe
4c8cf7ce3836edceb540edeccae97.exe
crypt.exe
dimon.exe
drweb32.exe
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About This Analysis
This Velso 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 Velso.
Last updated: July 30, 2025