Ransomware Research
Vortex-2025 Ransomware
Vortex-2025 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vortex-2025
- First Seen
- April 1, 2025
How Vortex-2025 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Destroys MBR
File Encryption Patterns
Vortex-2025 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vortex-2025 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Vortex-2025 ransomware:
VortexCrypt.exe
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About This Analysis
This Vortex-2025 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 Vortex-2025.
Last updated: July 30, 2025