Ransomware Research

Eq Ransomware

Eq is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Eq
First Seen
December 1, 2018

How Eq Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Eq modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..fuck

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Eq displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME_BACK_FILES.htm

Ransom message:

notes/README_BACK_FILES.htm

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Eq ransomware:

  • Eq
  • Eq.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • twitchru.exe
  • teamviewer.exe
  • ee5fa4a6.gxe

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About This Analysis

This Eq ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Eq.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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