Ransomware Research

Nomikon Ransomware

Nomikon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nomikon
First Seen
February 1, 2020

How Nomikon Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE https://www.micheleangeletti.it/articoli/150316-come-funziona-cryptolocker.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/713692/nomikon-nomikon-10-ransomware-cnmhr-support-topic/

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z]{5}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDECRYPT.html

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About This Analysis

This Nomikon 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 Nomikon.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Nomikon Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio