Ransomware Research

Ursq Ransomware

Ursq is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Ursq
First Seen
July 1, 2024

How Ursq Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Ursq modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..ursq

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Ursq displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file+README-WARNING+.txt

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Ursq ransomware:

  • ewq.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ursq 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 Ursq.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Ursq Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio