DVPN Ransomware
DVPN is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DreamVPN.
Quick facts
How DVPN ransomware works
File encryption patterns
DVPN modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DVPN displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/PDF2.pdf.(文件锁定说明).txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DVPN ransomware:
- dvpn.exe
- HVMRuntime
- Runtime.dll
- AntRuntm.dll
- Browser.dll
- BypassRuntm.dll
About this analysis
This DVPN 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 DVPN.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects DVPN inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DVPN across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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