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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:
DECRYPT.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