fileWindows!System32.txt
notes/Windows!System32.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
NWOransom Ransomware
NWOransom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- NWOransom
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
How NWOransom ransomware works
File modification behavior
NWOransom updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
NWOransom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .sub_to_crypto_nwo
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, NWOransom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/6fsx37syz.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with NWOransom ransomware:
- NWOransom.exe
- ntoskrnl.exe
- ntoskrnl_.exe
About this analysis
This NWOransom 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 NWOransom.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects NWOransom inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify NWOransom 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.