Ransomware Research
QP Ransomware
QP is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: qpqpqpqp.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- QP
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- qpqpqpqp
How QP Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
QP modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aesRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, QP displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
INFORMATION.HTARansom message:
notes/INFORMATION.HTA.txt
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About This Analysis
This QP 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 QP.
Last updated: July 30, 2025