Ransomware Research
About RarVault
RarVault
RarVault was first discovered in September 2016 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | RarVault |
|---|---|
| First Seen | September 2016 |
Targeting
Behavior of RarVault
RarVault is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that RarVault is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. RarVault unknown the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of RarVault
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about RarVault.
Ransomware Notes
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from RarVault.
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | Rar_Vault_User.txt |
| Location |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | RarVault.htm |
| Location |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for RarVault.
| Executables | lsаss.exe, lsаss.exe, ls?ss.exe |
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External Pages
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with RarVault.
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