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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