Ransomware Research
Vendetta Ransomware
Vendetta is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vendetta
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How Vendetta Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full filename -> 0D-09-7E-4F-18-AD-1D-C8-DD-41-49-98-4F-39-B5-6D.vendetta Use telegram api communication
File Encryption Patterns
Vendetta modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vendetta..vendetta2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vendetta displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to decrypt files.htmlNote locations:
EveryFolderhow_to_decrypt_files.txtRansom message:
notes/how_to_decrypt_files.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Vendetta ransomware:
enc.exe
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About This Analysis
This Vendetta 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 Vendetta.
Last updated: July 30, 2025