Kadavro Vector Ransomware
Kadavro Vector 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
How Kadavro Vector ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Kadavro Vector modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Kadavro Vector displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
notes/Cry.img.bmp
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Kadavro Vector ransomware:
- g3lvBNlCChHm1YYK.exe
- torbrowser-install-win64-12.0.4_ALL.exe
About this analysis
This Kadavro Vector 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 Kadavro Vector.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Kadavro Vector inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Kadavro Vector 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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