Ransomware Research
Nodera Ransomware
Nodera is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NodeJS.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nodera
- First Seen
- December 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- NodeJS
How Nodera Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/6bd14862-ff2d-48a5-8878-36cac8d3ed34/ https://app.any.run/tasks/4cff398a-422a-4e72-8876-fc59cbaf9f9f/ Requires internet for downloading NodeJS
File Encryption Patterns
Nodera modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nodera displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How-to-buy-bitcoins.htmlRansom message:
notes/How-to-buy-bitcoins.html
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Nodera ransomware:
Комерческое предложение.doc.vbsgfp0jak.vbslLT8PCI.js
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About This Analysis
This Nodera 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 Nodera.
Last updated: July 30, 2025