Ransomware Research

QuiDDoss Ransomware

QuiDDoss is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Fake-Russian.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
QuiDDoss
First Seen
October 1, 2022
Known Aliases
Fake-Russian

How QuiDDoss ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
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Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileПрочти меня.txt
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About this analysis

This QuiDDoss 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 QuiDDoss.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects QuiDDoss inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify QuiDDoss 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.

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