Ransomware Research

NoBackups Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
NoBackups
First Seen
July 1, 2025

How NoBackups Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{E171E601-3D48-8B91-0D54-A8AAE232AC39}.nobackups

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..nobackups

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with NoBackups ransomware:

  • g9a0xl.exe
  • lmztshnq.exe
  • ycbmjowi.exe

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About This Analysis

This NoBackups 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 NoBackups.

Last updated: September 30, 2025