Ransomware Intelligence

nitrogen

Ransomware group profile

19Victims
BulgariaSource country
80Impact score

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

1.9threat level
Aggressiveness4.8/ 10
Lethality0/ 10
Criticality0.9/ 10

Status Breakdown

Claimed100.0%19
First seenJul 2025
Last seenMay 2026
Avg ransom
Payment rate
Statusactive
Sophistication0
Last updatedJun 2, 2026

Recent activity

Monthly attack count for nitrogen in the selected period

19Total attacks
4peak in Jan
1.9avg / month
↓ 2 vs first month
JulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarMay01234

Intelligence

IOCs, YARA/Sigma rules, and related families for nitrogen

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View full IOC feed208 total

TTPs & Attack Vectors

Tools, initial access, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques for nitrogen

Other

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)

CompanyDomainCountryIndustryStatusDiscovered
FOXCONNfoxconn.comTW TaiwanManufacturing
Claimed
23 days ago
ENENSYS Technologiesenensys.comFR FranceTechnology
Claimed
3 months ago
DeWalch Technologies, Incdewalch.comUS United StatesTechnology
Claimed
4 months ago
LumioDentallumiodental.comUS United StatesHealthcare
Claimed
4 months ago
QualiChem Metalworkingqualichem.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
4 months ago
Connor Coconnorco.comUS United StatesProfessional Services
Claimed
4 months ago
Durashilohdurashiloh.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
5 months ago
Whitfield Welding Incwhitfieldwelding.comCA CanadaManufacturing
Claimed
5 months ago
Walters Group Incwaltersgroupinc.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
6 months ago
AvtechTyeeavtechtyee.comUS United StatesTechnology
Claimed
6 months ago
Golden Artist Colorsgoldenartistcolors.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
6 months ago
Black Hills Bentonitebhbentonite.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
7 months ago
Phillips Printing Companyphilprint.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
7 months ago
Heffner Toyota & Lexusheffner.caCA CanadaRetail & E-Commerce
Claimed
9 months ago
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Cluboceanedge.comUS United StatesHospitality
Claimed
10 months ago
F&P Georgia Mfg Incfandpgeorgia.comUS United StatesManufacturing
Claimed
10 months ago
Palm Bay Internationalpalmbay.comUS United StatesRetail & E-Commerce
Claimed
11 months ago
Progressive Auto Groupprogressiveautogroup.comUS United StatesRetail & E-Commerce
Claimed
11 months ago
Kirkor Architects and Plannerskirkorarchitects.comCA CanadaProfessional Services
Claimed
11 months ago