Ransomware Group
Nova
Also known as: NovaLock, NovaCrypt, SuperNova
Status: active • First seen 2024-02 • 120+ known victims
Nova attacks stores and online shops, especially around big shopping days like Black Friday. They threaten to leak customer credit card numbers to pressure payment.
Overview
Nova ransomware targets retail and e-commerce organizations, timing attacks for maximum impact during peak shopping periods. They threaten to leak customer payment data.
Target Industries
Retail, E-commerce, Hospitality, Restaurants
How They Attack
- • Seasonal timing
- • POS targeting
- • Customer data theft
- • Double extortion
Notable Victims
Retail chains (2024), E-commerce platforms (2025)
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How to Protect Against Nova
- 1.
Implement PCI DSS controls
- 2.
Segment payment processing systems
- 3.
Increase monitoring during peak periods
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
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