Ransomware Research
Nulltica Ransomware
Nulltica is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nulltica
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How Nulltica Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Contains FaceBook spam module There are mistakes in the code of the current sample
File Encryption Patterns
Nulltica modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lock..unlockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nulltica displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Nulltica ransomware:
Important.exe
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About This Analysis
This Nulltica 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 Nulltica.
Last updated: July 30, 2025