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
Targeted Files
99f0875ce316761fe9dde48b1313486ba59e257f2db08d8040bee5b07067010c -> NO RANSOMWARE ! (keygen.PUA)
File Encryption Patterns
Vovalex modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vovalexRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vovalex displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.VOVALEX.txtRansom message:
notes/README.VOVALEX.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Vovalex ransomware:
software.exesetup.execcsetup573_pro.exeuTorrent_3.5.5.45852.exeWinRar6.00.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: July 30, 2025