Threat Database Ransomware QP Ransomware

QP Ransomware

By GoldSparrow in Ransomware

The QP Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan. The QP Ransomware was first observed on December 21, 2018. The QP Ransomware carries out its attack by taking all of the victim's valuable files and then storing them in an encrypted archive file, essentially holding them hostage in exchange for the password needed to access the archive. This is different from many encryption ransomware Trojans that are designed to encrypt the victim's files individually. However, the final result is the same, with the victim being unable to access the compromised data.

Why the QP Ransomware is a Threat to Your Files

The QP Ransomware delivers its ransom note in a file named INFORMATION.hta that instructs the victim on what has happened and demands a ransom payment after making the victim's files inaccessible. The QP Ransomware targets the user-generated files in its attack, which may include a wide variety of media files, databases, and numerous other data containers. The files commonly targeted by threats like the QP Ransomware may include:

.jpg, .jpeg, .raw, .tif, .gif, .png, .bmp, .3dm, .max, .accdb, .db, .dbf, .mdb, .pdb, .sql, .dwg, .dxf, .cpp, .cs, .h, .php, .asp, .rb, .java, .jar, .class, .py, .js, .aaf, .aep, .aepx, .plb, .prel, .prproj, .aet, .ppj, .psd, .indd, .indl, .indt, .indb, .inx, .idml, .pmd, .xqx, .xqx, .ai, .eps, .ps, .svg, .swf, .fla, .as3, .as, .txt, .doc, .dot, .docx, .docm, .dotx, .dotm, .docb, .rtf, .wpd, .wps, .msg, .pdf, .xls, .xlt, .xlm, .xlsx, .xlsm, .xltx, .xltm, .xlsb, .xla, .xlam, .xll, .xlw, .ppt, .pot, .pps, .pptx, .pptm, .potx, .potm, .ppam, .ppsx, .ppsm, .sldx, .sldm, .wav, .mp3, .aif, .iff, .m3u, .m4u, .mid, .mpa, .wma, .ra, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .3gp, .mpeg, .3g2, .asf, .asx, .flv, .mpg, .wmv, .vob, .m3u8, .dat, .csv, .efx, .sdf, .vcf, .xml, .ses, .qbw, .qbb, .qbm, .qbi, .qbr , .cnt, .des, .v30, .qbo, .ini, .lgb, .qwc, .qbp, .aif, .qba, .tlg, .qbx, .qby , .1pa, .qpd, .txt, .set, .iif, .nd, .rtp, .tlg, .wav, .qsm, .qss, .qst, .fx0, .fx1, .mx0, .fpx, .fxr, .fim, .ptb, .ai, .pfb, .cgn, .vsd, .cdr, .cmx, .cpt, .csl, .cur, .des, .dsf, .ds4, , .drw, .eps, .ps, .prn, .gif, .pcd, .pct, .pcx, .plt, .rif, .svg, .swf, .tga, .tiff, .psp, .ttf, .wpd, .wpg, .wi, .raw, .wmf, .txt, .cal, .cpx, .shw, .clk, .cdx, .cdt, .fpx, .fmv, .img, .gem, .xcf, .pic, .mac, .met, .pp4, .pp5, .ppf, .nap, .pat, .ps, .prn, .sct, .vsd, .wk3, .wk4, .xpm, .zip, .rar.

The following is the text of the QP Ransomware's ransom note:

'All your files have been encrypted!
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC.
If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail qpqpqpqp@rape.lol
Write this ID in the title of your message 796803309
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: qpqpqpqp@firemail.cc
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee!
Before paying you can send us up to 4 files for free decryption. The size of each file must be less than 2Mb, and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price.
h[tt]ps://localbitcoins[.]com/buy_bitcoins
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
h[tt]p://www.coindesk[.]com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.'

Dealing with the QP Ransomware

Unfortunately, the QP Ransomware makes it not possible to restore the files that have been compromised. That's why it is paramount to take precautionary measures. The best protection against these threats is to have backup copies of your files and store them on an external memory device.

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