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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files Over 131KB on Windows, Linux, ESXi

ID: 5e80f9d8-1524-5108-a2fb-796294e7edb7

STIX ID: report--5e80f9d8-1524-5108-a2fb-796294e7edb7

Feed Name: The Hacker News

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2026-04-28

Date Updated: 2026-04-28

Author: [email protected] (The Hacker News)

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VECT 2.0 is a ransomware-as-a-service that, due to a critical encryption implementation flaw, permanently destroys files over 131KB across Windows, Linux and ESXi variants, making ransom payment ineffective; the actor operates an affiliate program, partners with BreachForums and TeamPCP for supply-chain distribution, and implements anti-analysis and persistence mechanisms while exhibiting novice operator characteristics.

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