nitrogen
Ransomware group profile
Description
Nitrogen is a financially motivated ransomware group that emerged in 2023 and evolved into a full double-extortion operation by 2024. Known for its aggressive tactics, it utilizes malvertising campaigns and trojanized software installers for initial access, ultimately deploying its own ransomware strain that corrupts essential files, making recovery impossible.
Key insights
- •Utilizes malvertising campaigns to trick users into downloading compromised software.
- •Implements double-extortion tactics, encrypting data and threatening to leak sensitive information.
- •Employs custom loader malware and well-known tools like Cobalt Strike for persistence and lateral movement.
- •Encrypts files with a .nba extension, rendering recovery impossible due to flaws in its cryptographic implementation.
- •Targets various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
Threat Level & Status Breakdown
For nitrogen · Based on incidents in selected period
Recent activity
Monthly attack count for nitrogen in the selected period
Intelligence
IOCs, YARA/Sigma rules, and related families for nitrogen
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TTPs & Attack Vectors
Tools, initial access, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques for nitrogen
T1486
T1486
T1490
T1490
T1078
T1078
T1562
T1562
T1071.001
T1071.001
T1059
T1059
T1218.011
T1218.011
T1021
T1021
T1547
T1547
T1080
T1080
Victims(19)
| Company | Domain | Country | Industry | Status | Discovered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXCONN | foxconn.com | TW Taiwan | Manufacturing | Claimed | 23 days ago | |
| ENENSYS Technologies | enensys.com | FR France | Technology | Claimed | 3 months ago | |
| DeWalch Technologies, Inc | dewalch.com | US United States | Technology | Claimed | 4 months ago | |
| LumioDental | lumiodental.com | US United States | Healthcare | Claimed | 4 months ago | |
| QualiChem Metalworking | qualichem.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 4 months ago | |
| Connor Co | connorco.com | US United States | Professional Services | Claimed | 4 months ago | |
| Durashiloh | durashiloh.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 5 months ago | |
| Whitfield Welding Inc | whitfieldwelding.com | CA Canada | Manufacturing | Claimed | 5 months ago | |
| Walters Group Inc | waltersgroupinc.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 6 months ago | |
| AvtechTyee | avtechtyee.com | US United States | Technology | Claimed | 6 months ago | |
| Golden Artist Colors | goldenartistcolors.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 6 months ago | |
| Black Hills Bentonite | bhbentonite.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 7 months ago | |
| Phillips Printing Company | philprint.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 7 months ago | |
| Heffner Toyota & Lexus | heffner.ca | CA Canada | Retail & E-Commerce | Claimed | 9 months ago | |
| Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club | oceanedge.com | US United States | Hospitality | Claimed | 10 months ago | |
| F&P Georgia Mfg Inc | fandpgeorgia.com | US United States | Manufacturing | Claimed | 10 months ago | |
| Palm Bay International | palmbay.com | US United States | Retail & E-Commerce | Claimed | 11 months ago | |
| Progressive Auto Group | progressiveautogroup.com | US United States | Retail & E-Commerce | Claimed | 11 months ago | |
| Kirkor Architects and Planners | kirkorarchitects.com | CA Canada | Professional Services | Claimed | 11 months ago |
Affected countries(43)
Countries where this group has been reported to target or leak victims.