Ransomware Research
NoHope Ransomware
NoHope is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- NoHope
- First Seen
- July 1, 2021
How NoHope Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE; info from https://twitter.com/viritexplorer/status/1422940815400349706 name -> NoHope.ps1 MD5 -> 567A3C463B0A37802473557D8CB85B22
File Encryption Patterns
NoHope modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..nohopeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, NoHope displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
NOHOPE_README.txtRansom message:
notes/NOHOPE_README.txt
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About This Analysis
This NoHope 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 NoHope.
Last updated: July 30, 2025