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Ransomware Research
NopName Ransomware
NopName is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- NopName
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How NopName ransomware works
File modification behavior
NopName updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
NopName modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rams0n
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, NopName displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with NopName ransomware:
- 2_1.exe
About this analysis
This NopName 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 NopName.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects NopName inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify NopName 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.