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Ransomware Research
QNAPCrypt Ransomware
QNAPCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: QNAPCrypt, QNAP-NAS-Encrypt, Synology-NAS-Encrypt, eCh0raix.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- QNAPCrypt
- First Seen
- June 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- QNAPCrypt
- QNAP-NAS-Encrypt
- Synology-NAS-Encrypt
- eCh0raix
How QNAPCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How QNAPCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
QNAPCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .encrypt
- .muhstik
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, QNAPCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with QNAPCrypt ransomware:
- qnappool
- sitelogo.log
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for QNAPCrypt. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects QNAPCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify QNAPCrypt 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.