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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