Ransomware Research
Qilra Ransomware
Qilra is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Qilra
- First Seen
- April 1, 2025
How Qilra Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Qilra modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..qilraRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Qilra displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RESTORE-MY-FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/RESTORE-MY-FILES.TXT
Note locations:
UserFoldersTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Qilra ransomware:
Encryptor.exe
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About This Analysis
This Qilra 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 Qilra.
Last updated: July 30, 2025