filenote.txt
notes/note.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
NotRansomCryptoLock Ransomware
NotRansomCryptoLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NotRansom CryptoLock, NRCL.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- NotRansomCryptoLock
- First Seen
- December 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- NotRansom CryptoLock
- NRCL
How NotRansomCryptoLock ransomware works
File modification behavior
NotRansomCryptoLock updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
NotRansomCryptoLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .NRCL
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, NotRansomCryptoLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with NotRansomCryptoLock ransomware:
- NotRansom_CryptoLock_Dropper.exe
About this analysis
This NotRansomCryptoLock 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 NotRansomCryptoLock.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects NotRansomCryptoLock inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify NotRansomCryptoLock 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.