Threat Actor Profile
High Cybercriminal
Description

Nova (formerly RALord) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victims’files and uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption and data non-disclosure.

Confidence Score
100%
Tags
ransomware ransomware.live
First Seen

Unknown

Last Updated

Unknown

Active Status
Active
Created

April 29, 2026

Indicators of Compromise

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                'tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption '
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