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VEZA Ransomware (.veza File Extension)

VEZA a strain within the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family, employing the Salsa20 encryption algorithm to encrypt files on compromised systems. Victims are coerced into paying a ransom ranging from $499 to $999 in Bitcoins for the decryption key.

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About Veza:


NameVeza Virus
Version0873
File Extension.veza
Contact[email protected], [email protected]
FamilySTOP/Djvu Ransomware
Note_readme.txt
Offline IDEGfa5svnSGFJka7LZBQoqff0QtO1IpTauoDvGvt1
Last seenAugust 27, 2024
AlgorithmSalsa20 encryption. If Veza cannot establish a connection to crooks server before starting the encryption process, it uses the offline key. This key is the same for all victims(!), making it possible to decrypt .veza files in the future.
RansomFrom $499 to $999 (in Bitcoins)
Damage
  1. ⮞ Can delete Volume Shadow copies to make victim’s attempts to restore data impossible;
  2. ⮞ Adds a list of domains to HOSTS file to block access to certain security-related sites;
  3. ⮞ Installs password-stealing trojan virus, like Redline Stealer, Vidar Stealer, Smokeloader, Azorult and others;
DistributionThird-party downloaders, installers, peer-to-peer networks, RDP exploits, etc.,
RSA Public Key-----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY----- MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA8xYa6j6LzNJB2kuwO9Xc SWMnTH6B2dX/XX8jCZc7kUlSg50HcwN2bYxLmKAwhfJZPFIYAufx4nMDKTEKIK5/ 4RtQWlcufmpr7vcIJMnyyxwwyni9YfRUJR5VIIhfKzQE3gIQZ29b3M6dqzQeQ+oX xHUQPadvTz/oYY7IbyFLZsHCxHKG2G2v4Yg4SX0nqMuvuzdAT+fLgmZd1ENiuf4U WhF6Td3TAs0EkPT6MrxIXCKIQS5LAXEBcAlxRfv4QU03yP7NBxk4/gW6l4kV3RuO bgqMAuPe3AkrIuOm1zi5FGsr7e8Y8KYE/RfQnJe+eOsmXlnhEpJGk1OLIrGxPETz UQIDAQAB -----END PUBLIC KEY-----
Other variants
  • Vehu Ransomware (.vehu encrypted files)
  • Vepi Ransomware (.vepi encrypted files)
  • Paaa Ransomware (.paaa encrypted files)
  • VEZA Virus Removal Tool

    What is Veza?

    Veza ransomware is a formidable adversary, encrypting your files and demanding a ransom, while also compromising several critical system functions. You may find yourself struggling to access certain websites or perform basic tasks. Yet, understanding your opponent is half the battle won.

    Employing the Salsa20 encryption algorithm, this ransomware presents a near-impossible challenge to overcome. With an extensive key length and an astronomical number of potential keys, brute-force attacks are impractical without extraordinarily powerful computing resources. While utilizing already compromised decryption keys is one approach, the success rate of such decryption tools is generally low.

    The intrusion of ransomware into your PC is no mysterious affair. Veza ransomware predominantly spreads through dubious means, including "free" versions of well-known software, cheat engines, Windows activators, and keygens. These methods are common across all STOP/Djvu ransomware family members, with Veza being no exception. Investing in legitimate software licenses is not only simpler but also significantly cheaper than the hefty sum demanded for file decryption.

    Veza Encryption process

    The Veza uses the Salsa20 encryption algorithm. That is not the strongest method, but it still provides an overwhelming amount of possible decryption keys. To brute force the 78-digit number of keys, you need 3.5 unvigintillion years (1*10^65), even if you use the most powerful regular PC. Quantum computers can show a bit better results, but it is still too slow to get your files back while you are alive.

    The exact algorithm of encryption is next: malware scans each folder for the files it is able to encrypt. Then, when it finds the target, it makes a copy of your file, removes the original one, encrypts the copy and leaves it instead of the removed original. Such a procedure is done to prevent the situation when you have already opened the file, so ransomware is not able to read it because of the Windows restrictions. To each encrypted copy, the virus adds the specific extension - ".veza". Then, ransomware creates a _readme.txt file in the folder where the encrypted file is located, and goes to the next folder.

    .VEZA Files

    Such an encryption method can be exploited for file recovery. Since the original file is deleted, you may try to recover it using the file recovery tools. The less time is passed - the bigger the chance to get your files back, so hurry up!

    Another specific moment that can help you to use the files even after the encryption is the fact that Veza ransomware encrypts only the first 150KB of each file. Hence, you can try to run a big file, such as video or music, without the encryption. Similar feature also works with other ransomware families - Dharma, Conti and Makop encrypt the same 150KB.

    Veza note:

    Ransom note is the same for the whole STOP/DJVU family. In fact, it is one of the main signs of to which family the certain ransomware belongs. Here is the typical note for STOP/Djvu family:

    ATTENTION!

    Don't worry, you can return all your files!
    All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
    The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
    This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
    What guarantees you have?
    You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
    But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
    Do not ask assistants from youtube and recovery data sites for help in recovering your data.
    They can use your free decryption quota and scam you.
    Our contact is emails in this text document only.
    You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
    https://wetransfer.com/downloads/33b490a613f49fa190924f199d2c079e20240512191214/caaf73
    Price of private key and decrypt software is $999.
    Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $499.
    Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
    Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.


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    🔗 HowToFix.Guide: How To Decrypt .veza Files?

    Indicators of Compromise(IOC)

    File NameMD5File Size
    📜 SAMPLE.EXEadd437e239eba1ceabca80af38f80b56744960
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE520624a6d15bc29b8c6c600e8038d7121273856
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE7265daee89e587ef7bfae3359391c6de834048
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE2249746e038ed4b5f735d710357d84b2708561
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE2679693a44171f58f1ad5fd96b9034039421388
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE1fd33ed5bfe1d0910673809b4dad31489772372
    📜 SAMPLE.EXE266d7e2dc1d89652c7e8c12ef0ca5984823132160
    📜 SAMPLE.EXEcf3c0d094c0c565c3c8fe52dd3070dfc1273856