Ransomware Research
Nuke Ransomware
Nuke is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nuke
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How Nuke Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Nuke modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..0x5bm..nuclear55Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nuke displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.txtRansom message:
notes/!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.htmlRansom message:
notes/!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/desktop_wallpaper.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Nuke ransomware:
Nuke.exeTrojan.Ransom.Nuke.exeTrojan-Ransom.Win32.Scatter.dj-a2d2a485d33fd2ea8cdae677efffda26911bc737d520d1e8d2028136b160c9fbscan_JJD0002844936400575,pdf.exeNUKE.EXE
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About This Analysis
This Nuke 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 Nuke.
Last updated: July 30, 2025