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
File Encryption Patterns
Nyton modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..nytonRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nyton displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!NYTON_HELP.TXTRansom 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: October 30, 2025
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