Ransomware Research
Vulston Ransomware
Vulston is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vulston
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How Vulston Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Vulston modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..vulstonRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vulston displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
mensagem.txtRansom message:
notes/mensagem.txt
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About This Analysis
This Vulston 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 Vulston.
Last updated: July 30, 2025