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Ransomware Research
Nnice Ransomware
Nnice is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Nnice
- First Seen
- January 1, 2025
How Nnice ransomware works
File modification behavior
Nnice updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Nnice modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .nnice
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Nnice displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Nnice ransomware:
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This Nnice 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 Nnice.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Nnice inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Nnice 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.