Nova Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: Apr 2, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Nova is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 97 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.6% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Nova in our dataset dates to March 2026.
Geographically, Nova has targeted organisations in 33 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 15 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include France, Brazil, Netherlands.
Industry-wise, Nova shows a concentration in the Technology sector. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime โ conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Nova 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 2 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (97) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (2 cached of 97 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wolf Technology Group
|
๐บ๐ธ United States | Technology | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 2 |
VX Case
|
โ | โ | Mar 29, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nova ransomware?
Nova is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 97 victims since its first known activity in March 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 Nova attacked?
Nova has claimed 97 victims in our database, representing 0.6% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, France, Brazil, Netherlands.
Which countries does Nova target?
Nova has attacked organizations in 33 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, France, Brazil, Netherlands.
Which industries does Nova target?
Nova most frequently targets the Technology sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Nova still active?
Nova's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on April 2, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.