AlphaNC
- First seen
- 2023-02-15 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 12:46:50
Targeted industries: financial-services energy-and-utilities government-and-public-sector
Context
AlphaNC is a ransomware family known for encrypting files and demanding ransom payments from victims. It primarily targets financial services, energy, and government sectors, disrupting operations and aiming to extort significant monetary payments.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Alphanc_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- secureworks.com — Nickel Gladstone (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Alphanc (report)
- Broadcom/Symantec — Wannacry Ransomware Attacks Show Strong Links Lazarus Group (report)