nRansom
- First seen
- 2017-09-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:14:01
Context
nRansom is a type of ransomware that locks the user's screen and demands payment in an unconventional manner. Rather than seeking cryptocurrency, it insists on receiving explicit personal photographs for unlocking the system, and is often associated with scareware tactics.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Nransom (report)
- kaspersky.com — 18597 (report)
- motherboard.vice.com — This Ransomware Demands Nudes Instead Of Bitcoin (report)
- twitter.com — 910952333084971008 (report)