Nog4yH4n Ransomware
Nog4yH4n is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Nog4yH4n ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Nog4yH4n modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Nog4yH4n displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HACKED_NOG4YH4N.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Nog4yH4n ransomware:
- hidden-tear.exe
- local.exe
About this analysis
This Nog4yH4n 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 Nog4yH4n.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Nog4yH4n inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Nog4yH4n 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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