Ransomware Research

Nyxe Ransomware

Nyxe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Nyxe
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How Nyxe Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..nyxe

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDecryption Instructions.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Decryption Instructions.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/rI9upMj.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Nyxe ransomware:

  • Prince-Built.exe

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About This Analysis

This Nyxe 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 Nyxe.

Last updated: July 30, 2025