Nitrogen Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: Jun 3, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Nitrogen is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 29 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.2% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Nitrogen in our dataset dates to June 2026.
Geographically, Nitrogen has targeted organisations in 7 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 20 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include Canada, Portugal, Germany.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Nitrogen likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.
Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The victim table below shows the 1 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (29) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (1 cached of 29 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pyramid
www.pyramidmg.com
|
๐บ๐ธ United States | โ | Jun 3, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitrogen ransomware?
Nitrogen is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 29 victims since its first known activity in June 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.
How many victims has Nitrogen attacked?
Nitrogen has claimed 29 victims in our database, representing 0.2% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, Canada, Portugal, Germany.
Which countries does Nitrogen target?
Nitrogen has attacked organizations in 7 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, Canada, Portugal, Germany.
Which industries does Nitrogen target?
Nitrogen has targeted organizations across multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and business services.
Is Nitrogen still active?
Nitrogen's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on June 3, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.