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:

fileRestore_Your_Files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Restore_Your_Files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileReadMe.hta

Ransom message:

notes/ReadMe.hta

Note locations:

StartUpDesktop

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

Vypt Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio