Ransomware Research
Xorist-Vandev Ransomware
Xorist-Vandev is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2012, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xorist-Vandev
- First Seen
- February 1, 2012
How Xorist-Vandev Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Xorist-Vandev modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..rsa1024..ENC..EBFRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-Vandev displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.txtКАК_РАСШИФРОВАТЬ_ФАЙЛЫ.TXTRansom message:
notes/КАК_РАСШИФРОВАТЬ_ФАЙЛЫ.TXT
ЧТО_НУЖНО_СДЕЛАТЬ.TXTHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This Xorist-Vandev 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 Xorist-Vandev.
Last updated: July 30, 2025