Ransomware Research

Vovalex Ransomware

Vovalex is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Vovalex
First Seen
December 1, 2016

How Vovalex Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..vovalex..v0van

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.VOVALEX.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.VOVALEX.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
fileREADME.V0VAN.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.V0VAN.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Vovalex ransomware:

  • software.exe
  • setup.exe
  • ccsetup573_pro.exe
  • uTorrent_3.5.5.45852.exe
  • WinRar6.00.exe

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About This Analysis

This Vovalex 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 Vovalex.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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