fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
2QZ3 Ransomware
2QZ3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 2QZ3
- First Seen
- July 1, 2023
How 2QZ3 ransomware works
File modification behavior
2QZ3 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
2QZ3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .2QZ3
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 2QZ3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileinfo.hta
notes/info.hta
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 2QZ3 ransomware:
- BackupServer
- program.exe
About this analysis
This 2QZ3 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 2QZ3.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 2QZ3 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 2QZ3 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.