fileBuy Black Mass Volume II.hta
notes/Buy Black Mass Volume II.hta
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
VXUG Ransomware
VXUG is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Vx-underground.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- VXUG
- First Seen
- November 1, 2023
- Known Aliases
- Vx-underground
How VXUG ransomware works
File modification behavior
VXUG updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
VXUG modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .VXUG
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, VXUG displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileBuy Black Mass Volume I.txt
notes/Buy Black Mass Volume I.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
filehow_to_decrypt.hta
notes/how_to_decrypt.hta
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with VXUG ransomware:
- AntiRecuvaAndDB.exe
About this analysis
This VXUG 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 VXUG.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects VXUG inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify VXUG 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.