Ransomware Research

Voltev V4 Ransomware

Voltev V4 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Voltev V4
First Seen
June 1, 2026

How Voltev V4 ransomware works

File modification behavior

Voltev V4 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Voltev V4 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .VOLTEVHERE

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Voltev V4 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileVOLTEV_RECOVERY.txt
notes/VOLTEV_RECOVERY.txt

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Voltev V4 ransomware:

  • VoltevV1

About this analysis

This Voltev V4 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 Voltev V4.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Voltev V4 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Voltev V4 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.