Ransomware Research

Mqpoa Ransomware

Mqpoa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Mqpoa
First Seen
September 1, 2024

How Mqpoa Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#HowToRecover.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#HowToRecover.txt
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Ransom message:

notes/B89894727CCAD60658AAF20E089E2DD5.png

Note locations:

Desktop

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About This Analysis

This Mqpoa 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 Mqpoa.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Mqpoa Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio