Ransomware Research

Nog4yH4n Ransomware

Nog4yH4n is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nog4yH4n
First Seen
August 1, 2018

How Nog4yH4n Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Nog4yH4n modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Nog4yH4n displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHACKED_NOG4YH4N.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HACKED_NOG4YH4N.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Nog4yH4n ransomware:

  • hidden-tear.exe
  • local.exe

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About This Analysis

This Nog4yH4n 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 Nog4yH4n.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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