HOMETHREATSNailaoLocker
APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

NailaoLocker

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Orange Cybwerdefense, NailaoLocker is a ransomware using AES-256-CTR mode, which conveniently logs its encryption activities into a log file.

Threat Analysis

NailaoLocker is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.

Financially motivated threat actors like NailaoLocker prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.

With high sophistication, NailaoLocker is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases2

Also Known As

win.nailao_lockerNailaoLocker

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.nailao_locker

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.