Ransomware Research

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

Ransomware Family
Kadavro Vector
First Seen
April 1, 2023

How Kadavro Vector ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Kadavro Vector modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.vector_

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Kadavro Vector displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt
screenshot
notes/Cry.img.bmp
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Kadavro Vector ransomware:

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

Detection coverage

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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