Ransomware Research

Nozelesn Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nozelesn
First Seen
July 1, 2018

How Nozelesn Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..nozelesn

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW_FIX_NOZELESN_FILES.htm

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_FIX_NOZELESN_FILES.htm.txt

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About This Analysis

This Nozelesn 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 Nozelesn.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Nozelesn Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio