Ransomware Research
Al-Namrood Ransomware
Al-Namrood is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Al-Namrood 2.0.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Al-Namrood
- First Seen
- September 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Al-Namrood 2.0
How Al-Namrood Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Full extension -> .ID-1A234567AU[decryptgroup@inbox.ru].access_denied https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/633285/al-namrood-ransomware-access-denied-support-help-topic/page-4#entry4148386
File Encryption Patterns
Al-Namrood modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..not_available..ciphered..access_deniedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Al-Namrood displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Infection.TXTRansom message:
notes/Infection.TXT
{origin_filename}.Read_Me.TxtRansom message:
notes/doc1.Read_Me.Txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Al-Namrood ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Al-Namrood.
Last updated: July 30, 2025