Ransomware Research
Nitrogen Ransomware
Nitrogen 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. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NBA.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nitrogen
- First Seen
- April 1, 2025
- Known Aliases
- NBA
How Nitrogen Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Nitrogen modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..NBARansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nitrogen displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readme.txtRansom message:
notes/readme.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Nitrogen ransomware:
Globalmedia.exe
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About This Analysis
This Nitrogen 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 Nitrogen.
Last updated: July 30, 2025