Ransomware Research

Nnice Ransomware

Nnice is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nnice
First Seen
January 1, 2025

How Nnice Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Nnice modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..nnice

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Nnice displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileread_me.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_me.txt
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/zl3lb6ls0.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Nnice ransomware:

  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Nnice 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 Nnice.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Nnice Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio