Ransomware Research

Nanocrypt Ransomware

Nanocrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nanocrypt
First Seen
April 1, 2025

How Nanocrypt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Nanocrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..ncrypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Nanocrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Nanocrypt ransomware:

  • TestRansom.exe

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About This Analysis

This Nanocrypt 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 Nanocrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Nanocrypt Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio