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Ransomware Research
Noctua Ransomware
Noctua is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Noctua
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
How Noctua ransomware works
File modification behavior
Noctua updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Noctua modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .noctua
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Noctua displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Noctua ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Noctua.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Noctua inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Noctua across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.