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Ransomware Research
Devastation Ransomware
Devastation is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Devastation
- First Seen
- May 1, 2026
How Devastation ransomware works
File modification behavior
Devastation updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Devastation modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .dvstn
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Devastation displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Devastation ransomware:
- dvstn.exe
About this analysis
This Devastation ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Devastation.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Devastation inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Devastation across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.