Ransomware Research
Nyx Ransomware
Nyx is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nyx
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Nyx Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[R6T0SO1OCNAXIUM9].[datasupp@onionmail.com].NYX
File Encryption Patterns
Nyx modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..NYXRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Nyx displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Nyx 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 Nyx.
Last updated: July 30, 2025