Type
File Name
Location
VXUG was first discovered in November 2023 in enterprise cloud environments. VXUG is found in environments with a number of different names, including Vx-underground, etc. For a full list of all names, please see below.
Name
VXUG
First Seen
November 2023
VXUG is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that VXUG is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. VXUG updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that VXUG ransomware is known to change.
Suffixes
.VXUG
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 VXUG.
Type File Name Location file Buy Black Mass Volume II.hta RootDiscs, Desktop file Buy Black Mass Volume I.txt RootDiscs, Desktop file how_to_decrypt.hta EveryFolder
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for VXUG.
Executables
AntiRecuvaAndDB.exe
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 VXUG.
External Pages
