Ransomware Research

Lqepjhgjczo Ransomware

Lqepjhgjczo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Lqepjhgjczo
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How Lqepjhgjczo ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.lqepjhgjczo

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW TO RESTORE YOUR LQEPJHGJCZO FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR LQEPJHGJCZO FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Lqepjhgjczo ransomware:

About this analysis

This Lqepjhgjczo 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 Lqepjhgjczo.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Lqepjhgjczo inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Lqepjhgjczo across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

See How the Hunt Engine WorksRequest a Demo

Recent ransomware

Explore other threats in our database

Wxlongda2025VeilCrypt2025TitanLabooboo2025SolidBit2022SnapHackLocker2024PySystemUpdate2025PySimCrypt2025Monkey2025Lol2025HWID2025
View all ransomware →