Ransomware Research
Vypt Ransomware
Vypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vypt
- First Seen
- April 1, 2023
How Vypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension ->_[ID-XFDRE_Mail-Ross.dec1966@gmail.com].Vypt
File Encryption Patterns
Vypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Vypt
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Vypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Restore_Your_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Restore_Your_Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
ReadMe.hta
Ransom message:
notes/ReadMe.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Vypt ransomware:
xinfecter.exe
Xinfecter.exe
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About This Analysis
This Vypt 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 Vypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025