Ransomware Research
OhNo! Ransomware
OhNo! is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- OhNo!
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How OhNo! Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
OhNo! modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..OhNo!
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, OhNo! displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Ransom message:
notes/wallpaper.jpg
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with OhNo! ransomware:
Google Chrome
Defender.exe
Google Chrome.exe
ChromeBTCExtension.exe
Malware (38).exe
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About This Analysis
This OhNo! 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 OhNo!.
Last updated: July 30, 2025