Ransomware Research

ViT Ransomware

ViT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ViT
First Seen
December 1, 2024

How ViT Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

ViT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..ViT

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, ViT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This ViT 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 ViT.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ViT Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio