Ransomware Research

VEHDFMA Ransomware

VEHDFMA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
VEHDFMA
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How VEHDFMA ransomware works

File modification behavior

VEHDFMA updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

VEHDFMA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .vEHdfmA

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME.vEHdfmA.txt
notes/README.vEHdfmA.txt

Location: EveryFolder

About this analysis

This VEHDFMA 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 VEHDFMA.

Last updated: January 6, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects VEHDFMA inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify VEHDFMA 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.