NanoLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
NanoLocker
First Seen
January 1, 2016
How NanoLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Doesn't change filenames
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, NanoLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
fileATTENTION.RTF
Ransom message:
notes/ATTENTION.RTF
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with NanoLocker ransomware:
lansrv.exe
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