Ransomware Research

Qxtfkslrf Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Qxtfkslrf
First Seen
June 1, 2023

How Qxtfkslrf ransomware works

File modification behavior

Qxtfkslrf updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .qxtfkslrf

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW TO RESTORE YOUR QXTFKSLRF FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR QXTFKSLRF FILES.TXT

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Qxtfkslrf ransomware:

  • 02360399.exe
  • 02125299.exe
  • gefu.exe

About this analysis

This Qxtfkslrf 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 Qxtfkslrf.

Last updated: August 11, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Qxtfkslrf inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Qxtfkslrf 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.