VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files on Windows, Linux, ESXi
Why it matters: Indian critical infrastructure operators must update their defenses and backup strategies to counter VECT 2.0's irreversible file destruction capability across common platforms.
Threat hunters are warning about VECT 2.0 ransomware, which acts more like a wiper due to a critical flaw in its encryption implementation. This flaw renders recovery impossible across Windows, Linux, and ESXi variants, even for the threat actors themselves. The ransomware permanently destroys files larger than 131KB, making data unrecoverable for victims.
Source: The Hacker News