Ransomware Research

Nyton Ransomware

Nyton is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nyton
First Seen
November 1, 2019

How Nyton Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/708119/nyton-ransomware-nyton-support-topic/

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..nyton

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file!NYTON_HELP.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/!NYTON_HELP.TXT

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About This Analysis

This Nyton 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 Nyton.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Nyton Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio