Ransomware Research
QNAPCrypt Ransomware
QNAPCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: QNAPCrypt, QNAP-NAS-Encrypt, Synology-NAS-Encrypt, eCh0raix.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- QNAPCrypt
- First Seen
- June 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- QNAPCryptQNAP-NAS-EncryptSynology-NAS-EncrypteCh0raix
How QNAPCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
For Linux OS
File Encryption Patterns
QNAPCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encrypt..muhstikRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, QNAPCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README_FOR_DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/README_FOR_DECRYPT.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with QNAPCrypt ransomware:
qnappoolsitelogo.log
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for QNAPCrypt ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025