Ransomware Research
TQV Ransomware
TQV is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TQV
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How TQV Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
TQV modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TQVRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TQV displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
@@README.TXTRansom message:
notes/@@README.TXT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This TQV 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 TQV.
Last updated: July 30, 2025