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
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Vega displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Your files are now encrypted.txt
notes/ABOUT YOUR FILES.TXT
notes/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.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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 scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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