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Ransomware Research
Vile Ransomware
Vile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vile
- First Seen
- April 1, 2026
How Vile ransomware works
File modification behavior
Vile updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Vile modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .vile
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Vile displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Vile 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 Vile.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Vile inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Vile 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.