Ransomware Research
PayForNature Ransomware
PayForNature is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PayForNature
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
How PayForNature Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id-[string of characters].{payfornature@india.com}.crypt https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/185483-payfornatureindiacomcrypt/
File Encryption Patterns
PayForNature modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..{payfornature@india.com}.cryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PayForNature displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to decrypt your files.txtRansom message:
notes/How to decrypt your files.txt
Note locations:
DesktopStartUpTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PayForNature ransomware:
aura.execrypt.binpayfornature.exepayfornature1.exe
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About This Analysis
This PayForNature 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 PayForNature.
Last updated: July 30, 2025