Ransomware Research
Negozl Ransomware
Negozl is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NegozI.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Negozl
- First Seen
- June 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- NegozI
How Negozl Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Negozl modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..evilRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Negozl displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
decrypt_your_files.txtRansom message:
notes/decrypt_your_files.txt
DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.HTMLRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.HTML
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Negozl 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 Negozl.
Last updated: July 30, 2025