NanoLocker
- First seen
- 2016-02-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:42:49
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications
Context
NanoLocker is a type of ransomware that does not change file extensions and operates via a graphical user interface. It is known for encrypting user files and demanding ransom payments to restore access.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- CAPE_Nanolocker (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- github.com — Nanolocker Decryptor (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Nanolocker Ransomware Aes 256 Rsa 01 (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Nano Locker (report)