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Ransomware Research
VevoLocker Ransomware
VevoLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- VevoLocker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How VevoLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How VevoLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, VevoLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This VevoLocker 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 VevoLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects VevoLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify VevoLocker 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.