Nuhb Ransomware Added to the List of STOP/Djvu Variants

Nuhb Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan that is part of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. Versions of this malware family are incompatible with free decryptor, and undoing the damage they do is often an impossible challenge. If the Nuhb Ransomware ends up on your device, it could cause long-lasting damage to your important files, preventing you from using or viewing their contents. The Nuhb Ransomware is designed to target dozens of file types to ensure it inflicts maximum damage – documents, archives, videos, media, and others.

The Nuhb Ransomware is spread via fake email messages that contain malicious attachments, game cracks, software activators, and other shady content. We advise you to stay away from suspicious sites and downloads if you wish to avoid encounters with malware like the Nuhb Ransomware. In addition to this, you can protect your system from such attacks by using an up-to-date antivirus tool.

The Nuhb Ransomware marks files it locks with the '.nuhb' extension and also drops the '_readme.txt' ransom message on the desktop. The file advises victims to pay a ransom fee in order to acquire a decryptor. Allegedly, the decryption tool costs $490 – a sum that victims must pay via Bitcoin. We advise you not to accept the offer, since it is likely that Nuhb Ransomware's creators will try to scam you out of your money. If the Nuhb Ransomware infiltrates your system successfully, you should use an up-to-date antivirus scanner to remove it. Then, explore alternative data recovery tools to try and restore your files.