Ransomware Research
N3TW0RM Ransomware
N3TW0RM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NetWorm.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- N3TW0RM
- First Seen
- April 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- NetWorm
How N3TW0RM Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
N3TW0RM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..n3tw0rmRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, N3TW0RM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
N3TW0RM_MESSAGE.TXTRansom message:
notes/N3TW0RM_MESSAGE.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with N3TW0RM ransomware:
Slave.exe
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About This Analysis
This N3TW0RM 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 N3TW0RM.
Last updated: July 30, 2025