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:
/^[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