Ransomware Research
Qinynore Ransomware
Qinynore is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Qinynore
- First Seen
- September 1, 2018
How Qinynore Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/c6a7488e-50d5-4750-bed7-a1df40a2ecc2/
File Encryption Patterns
Qinynore modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..anonymousRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Qinynore displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
YOU_MUST_READ_ME.rtfRansom message:
notes/YOU_MUST_READ_ME.rtf
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Qinynore ransomware:
Qinynore Ransomware.exeGrandCrabV5.0.1.binGrandCrabV5.0.1.exe
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About This Analysis
This Qinynore 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 Qinynore.
Last updated: July 30, 2025