Threat Database Ransomware Zqqw Ransomware

Zqqw Ransomware

The Zqqw Ransomware is a new malware threat that has been released in the wild. Zqqw is classified as a variant from the STOP/Djvu malware family. As such, it lacks any major improvements and its functionality is consistent with that of the other threats from the family. The aspect that differentiates the threat from the other variants is the extension it uses to mark each encrypted file - '.zqqw.' Victims of Zqqw Ransomware will no longer be able to access most of their personal or business-related files. Documents, images, photos, archived, databases, etc. will all be locked with an uncrackable encryption algorithm. Users will then be extorted to pay a ransom to the hackers if they want to receive the required decryption key.

The threat delivers its instructions for the victims inside text files named '_readme.txt.' These files will be distributed among all folders on the compromised system that contain encrypted data. According to the ransom note, the hackers responsible for Zqqw Ransomware want to receive the sum of $980 for their decryption tool and key. If, however, victims establish communication in the first 72 hours, the cybercriminals promise to lower the price to $490. Victims are also allowed to send a single locked file that will supposedly be decrypted for free. The ransom note mentions two email addresses that can be used for this purpose - the main one is Vhelpteam@mail.ch' while the reserve address is 'helpmanager@airmail.cc'

The full set of instructions dropped by Zqqw 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:
https://we.tl/t-9tWwjPzDLY
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:
helpteam@mail.ch
Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
helpmanager@airmail.cc

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