Ransomware Research
VMola Ransomware
VMola 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
- VMola
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How VMola Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Looks like https://vmola.com/file-encryption.php
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, VMola displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom.rtfRansom message:
notes/Ransom.rtf
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About This Analysis
This VMola 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 VMola.
Last updated: July 30, 2025