Qbaa Ransomware

The Qbaa Ransomware is a threat that cybercriminals use to lock their victims completely from accessing the data stored on the breached devices. Indeed, ransomware threats are commonly deployed in extortion attacks, where the hackers take the victim's files as hostages and demand to be paid a hefty ransom for the file's restoration. It should be pointed out that Qbaa is not a wholly unique threat as it is part of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family, but that has no bearing on its destructive capabilities.

As part of its invasive actions on the system, the Qbaa Ransomware will encrypt all files that match a long list of predetermined file types. Each locked file will be marked by having '.qbaa' appended to its original name. Upon encrypting all suitable files, the threat will create a new text file named '_readme.txt' on the system. This file will carry a ransom note with instructions from the attackers.

Ransom Note's Details

The ransom-demanding message reveals that the threat actors responsible for unleashing the Qbaa Ransomware want to be paid $980 as a ransom. However, this initial price can apparently be reduced by as much as 50%. The only requirement mentioned in the note is for the affected users to establish communications with the attackers within the first 72 hours. Victims also can send one encrypted file to be unlocked and returned for free. In the note, the hackers provide two email addresses that can be used as communication channels. The main one is 'support@sysmail.ch' while 'supportsys@airmail.cc' acts as a reserve address.

The full set of instructions left by Qbaa Ransomware is:

'ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-G76puQlxBn
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@sysmail.ch

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
supportsys@airmail.cc

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