Files named "vvv (3).txt" are indicative of an infection by the TeslaCrypt ransomware, specifically variant 2.2.0, which encrypted user data and appended a ".vvv" extension to files in late 2015. The file likely represents a ransom note generated by the malware, which spread via email or exploit kits, requiring immediate device isolation and a search for legitimate decryption tools. For a detailed technical overview, see the report from BleepingComputer . Files encrypted by TeslaCrypt (.vvv extension) ransomware