Ransomware Research
Lqepjhgjczo Ransomware
Lqepjhgjczo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Lqepjhgjczo
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
How Lqepjhgjczo Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Lqepjhgjczo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lqepjhgjczoRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lqepjhgjczo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR LQEPJHGJCZO FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR LQEPJHGJCZO FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Lqepjhgjczo ransomware:
rljybc.exe4e5e0149-0d3a-4754-999c-6428ee304faa_c2FmZS5leGU
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About This Analysis
This Lqepjhgjczo 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 Lqepjhgjczo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025