Ransomware Research
VevoLocker Ransomware
VevoLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- VevoLocker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How VevoLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE For web-sites
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, VevoLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This VevoLocker 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 VevoLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025