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Ransomware Research
Nebula Ransomware
Nebula is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nebula
- First Seen
- December 1, 2025
How Nebula ransomware works
File modification behavior
Nebula updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Nebula modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .nbl
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Nebula displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Nebula ransomware:
- nebul.exe
- NebulaRun.exe
- 2ax1o.exe
- run.ps1
About this analysis
This Nebula ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Nebula.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Nebula inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Nebula across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.