Remove .qqri ransomware QQRI Virus

   

My files Got qqri extension

A strange extension "qqri " has been added to my files, and I can't open them.

Your files are totally encrypted by a qqri a new variant affect from stop ransomware, which marked by a new extension belongs to some types of malwares.

This type of attack can lock /encrypt/ damage your files. Then your file name will end with qqri , so you can’t obtain access to them at all.

.qqri ransomware

By adding its own extension to all the encrypted data. For example, "video.mp4” will be titled as “video.mp4.qqri ”.

When the qqri encryption is accomplished, it will put text document (_readme.txt) inside each folder that contains the encrypted files.

The used technique for qqri  file's encryption will release a unique decryption key, it is different for each computer system.

The needed qqri decryption key is hosted on a special server under the total control by the attackers, who have actually launched the ransomware into the internet joined by the victim id, the users are told to contact the attackers through an e-mail or by telegram to pay the ransom in the quantity of $980 and this quantity will have 50% discount rate, that mean the ransom amount falls to $490 if the victim pay for them within 72 hours.

It's highly recommended that you do not pay the qqri ransom, there is no warranty that these online cyber criminals will keep their promises, the victims may lose their money for nothing.

The Web is loaded with qqri infections comparable to the qqri virus. It's recommended for you to frequently save a copy for all your essential documents to an external storage. like, the USB Flash Drive, external hard disk drive, or using the cloud data storage services. Keeping the backups on your system drive is very risky.

How .qqri  ransomware attack my files and why is my computer so slow?

1. spam e-mails.
2. free hosting websites.
3. torrent software, Opening these types or clicking on the harmful links might harm the system.

To protect systems from the qqri virus Cyber-attack

1. Do not open any suspicious e-mail attachments, specifically if the sender is unknown for you.
2. Do not install unsecured freeware.
3. Install anti-malware or an antivirus with last update even if free, to check each file you downloaded it from the web before opening it.

What about qqri ransomware removal?

Mango school talked about this issue before, that you can remove ransomware from windows 10 & Remove Ransomware from windows 7  video tutorial.

After you successfully remove it, install antivirus to protect your files.

If you are not yet able to remove the QQRI virus, scan your pc with any malware protection and remove the virus or install a new Windows to avoid any new data encryption.

If you have an activated shadow copy, you will be able to recover files from it.

You have to Change all your passwords used on the infected device because the Qqri ransomware / virus will pull the passwords stored in your browser and send them to the gangs.

How to Decrypt qqri files?

Restoring solution for big “.qqri media files“

Try to remove .qqri extension from some BIG files then open them. this method depends on qqri virus ability of reading and encrypting the file, so it willnot add the filemarker. incase each file is larger than 2GB. Please, leave a comment if that will work for you.

The criminals made changes in virus coding after August 2019 for the new generated extensions. This includes Qqmt, Qqlo, qqlc, etc.

As a result of these changes, the old STOPDecrypter is no longer supported. It has been replaced with the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu Ransomware developed by Emsisoft and Michael Gillespie.

You can download free decryption tool: Decryptor for STOP Djvu.

• Download and run decryption tool.

Start downloading the decryption tool.

Make sure to launch the decryption utility as an administrator. then click on the “Yes” button to agree with the license terms that will come up:

After accepting the license terms, the main decryptor user interface comes up:

• Select the encrypted folders.

Based on the default settings, the decryptor will automatically populate the available locations in order to decrypt the currently available drives (the connected ones), including the network drives. Extra (optional) locations can be selected with the help of the “Add” button.

Decryptors normally suggest several options considering the specific malware family. The current possible options are presented in the Options tab and can be activated or deactivated there. You may locate a detailed list of the currently active Options below.

• Press the “Decrypt” button.

As soon as you add all the desired locations for decryption into the list, click on the “Decrypt” button in order to initiate the decryption procedure.

Note that the main screen may turn you to a status view, letting you know of the active process and the decryption statistics of your data:

The decryptor will notify you as soon as the decryption procedure is completed. If you need the report for your personal papers, you can save it by choosing the “Save log” button. Note that it is also possible to copy it directly to your clipboard and to paste it into emails or messages here if you need to do so.

The Emsisoft Decryptor might display different messages after a failed attempt to restore your qqri files:

• Error: Unable to decrypt file with ID: [your ID]

There is no corresponding decryption key in the Emsisoft decryptor’s database.

• No key for New Variant online ID: [your ID]

Notice: this ID appears to be an online ID, decryption is impossible

Your original files were encrypted with an online key. So no one else has the same encryption/decryption key pair. Recovery of qqri files without paying the criminals is impossible. 

• Result: No key for new variant offline ID: [example ID]

This ID appears be an offline ID. Decryption may be possible in the future.

An offline key was used, but files could not be restored (the offline decryption key isn’t available yet). But, receiving this message is good news for you, because it might be possible to restore your qqri files in the future.

It can take a few weeks or months until the decryption key gets found and uploaded to the decryptor. Please follow updates regarding the decryptable DJVU versions here.

• Remote name could not be resolved

It’s an indication of a DNS issue on your PC. Our first recommendation is to reset your HOSTS file back to default.

I'm following your method but.....

How to Solve qqri can't be decrypted?

You will find while decrypting this result:

Error: No key for qqri offline ID: *******

Notice: this ID appears be an offline ID, decryption MAY be possible in the future.

If your encrypted files have an OFFLINE ID and its key is loaded in Emsisoft servers, then you can use the free tool to decrypt qqri files that have been encrypted.

Qqri ONLINE IDs for new STOP Ransomware are not supported by the Emsisoft Decrypt tool. If infected with an ONLINE ID, this free tool will indicate there is "no key" for this variant under the Results Tab and note it is impossible to decrypt.

Error: No key for New Variant online ID ***************************

Notice: this ID appears to be an online ID. decryption is impossible.

Emsisoft cannot help decrypt files encrypted with the qqri ONLINE KEY due to the type of encryption used by the criminals.

Decryption of .qqri Ransomware extension is impossible if infected by an ONLINE KEY without paying the criminals for that victim’s specific private key...these keys are unique for each victim in a secure manner. Without the master private RSA key that can be used to decrypt your files, decryption is impossible...the key cannot be brute-force and there is no way to gain access to the criminal's command server and retrieve this KEY.

That means: for now, the only other alternative to paying the qqri ransom, is to backup/save your encrypted data as is and wait for a possible future solution if encrypted by an ONLINE KEY.

No one can change the encryption from online to offline, just incase you could decrypt qqri online encryption and reencrpted with offline key again.

In case your files ONLINE encrypted with ONLINE ID: There is no free solution for New STOP djvu Ransomware online encryption.

If your qqri files don't have important data format your hard drive and re-install a clean copy of windows, just save your encrypted data to an external storage. 

References

What is Ransomware?

How to get rid of Ransomware?.

How to Protect Networks from Ransomware attack?.

 The history of harmful ransomware