Ransomware Research

NAS Data Compromiser Ransomware

NAS Data Compromiser is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NAS_Data_Compromiser.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
NAS Data Compromiser
First Seen
December 1, 2020
Known Aliases
NAS_Data_Compromiser

How NAS Data Compromiser Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE;For NAS

File Encryption Patterns

NAS Data Compromiser modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..aes

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, NAS Data Compromiser displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ ME.txt

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About This Analysis

This NAS Data Compromiser 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 NAS Data Compromiser.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

NAS Data Compromiser Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio