file!!!-ODZYSKAJ-DANE-!!!.TXT
Ransomware Research
Vortex Ransomware
Vortex is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Vortex
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Vortex ransomware works
File modification behavior
Vortex updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Vortex modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .aes
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Vortex displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file#$# JAK-ODZYSKAC-PLIKI.txt
notes/#$# JAK-ODZYSKAC-PLIKI.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file!!$ O D Z Y S K A J P L I K I.txt
notes/!!$ O D Z Y S K A J P L I K I.txt
file##@@ INFO O PLIKACH.txt
notes/##@@ INFO O PLIKACH.txt
fileODZSZYFRUJ-DANE.txt
notes/ODZSZYFRUJ-DANE.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Vortex ransomware:
- AESxWin.exe
- data
- polish.exe
- sample2.exe
- polish
- Powiadomienie o przejeciu wierzytelnosci DOC.js
- AsusTPCenter.exe
- wind.exe
- VORTEX RANSOMWARE
- MenadzerDzwiekuHD2.exe
About this analysis
This Vortex 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 Vortex.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Vortex inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Vortex 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.