Type
File Name
Location
2QZ3 was first discovered in July 2023 in enterprise cloud environments.
Name
2QZ3
First Seen
July 2023
2QZ3 is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that 2QZ3 is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. 2QZ3 updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that 2QZ3 ransomware is known to change.
Suffixes
.2QZ3
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from 2QZ3.
Type File Name Location file info.txt RootDiscs, Desktop file info.hta RootDiscs, Desktop
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for 2QZ3.
Executables
BackupServer, program.exe
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with 2QZ3.
External Pages
