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Ransomware Research
VVZ5Locker Ransomware
VVZ5Locker 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
- VVZ5Locker
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How VVZ5Locker ransomware works
File modification behavior
VVZ5Locker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
VVZ5Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .vvz5
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, VVZ5Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with VVZ5Locker ransomware:
- loader1.exe
About this analysis
This VVZ5Locker 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 VVZ5Locker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects VVZ5Locker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify VVZ5Locker 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.