Node0 Ransomware
Node0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Node0 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Node0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Node0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Node0 ransomware:
- goldforyou.exe
About this analysis
This Node0 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 Node0.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Node0 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Node0 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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