Ransomware Research

NuBe Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
NuBe
First Seen
September 1, 2020

How NuBe Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

.\.id-[A-Z0-9]{8}\.\[Telegram_t\.me_NuBeContact\]\.[a-z]{5}$

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file/^[A-Z0-9]{8}-FILES ENCRYPTED\.txt$/

Ransom message:

notes/4ZYZH7Z5-FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with NuBe ransomware:

  • new.dll
  • demacaqide.dll

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About This Analysis

This NuBe 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 NuBe.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

NuBe Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio