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Ransomware Research
QwertyCrypt Ransomware
QwertyCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Instalador.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- QwertyCrypt
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Instalador
How QwertyCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
QwertyCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
QwertyCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .qwerty
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, QwertyCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with QwertyCrypt ransomware:
- Instalador.exe
- Filecoder.exe
About this analysis
This QwertyCrypt 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 QwertyCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects QwertyCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify QwertyCrypt 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.