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:
#HowToRecover.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#HowToRecover.txt
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