fileYour files are now encrypted.txt
notes/Your files are now encrypted.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Vega Ransomware
Vega is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: VegaLocker.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vega
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- VegaLocker
How Vega ransomware works
File modification behavior
Vega updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Vega displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT
notes/ABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
fileYOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXT
notes/YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.TXT
file!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
notes/!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Vega ransomware:
- Buhtrap.exe
- f1d0df0e6b4e050703056fa3cad9b690c45ee7d239d5a45faf3e0cdf6b0ebd20_2JOiP3O5z5.exe
- masterblankov24.exe
- myfile.exe
- VegaLocker.exe
- VSEBLANKI24.EXE
- blanki.exe
About this analysis
This Vega 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 Vega.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Vega inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Vega 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.