What is Weqp ransomware?
Weqp is a harmful ransomware program; such programs are known for encrypting data on victims’ computers and demanding money to decrypt it. Weqp was made using STOP/Djvu virus template, and strongly resembles certain other viruses, like Vatq, because of it.
Encrypting the files is not the only action performed by the Weqp virus. These encrypted files are also renamed (they receive .weqp file extension). More importantly, the virus creates a ransom note. This text file, called “_readme.txt”, contains important information – the hackers’ e-mail address and their demands.
The e-mail is obviously not very useful, since you shouldn’t be contacting the criminals anyway (you may report the address to the authorities, however). Why? Well, it’s risky and dangerous – and their demands will dissuade all but the most desperate victims. The hackers want $980 or $490 for decryption (it depends on how quickly the victim pays). Quite expensive even for those living in the first world, and completely unaffordable for anyone else.
If you don’t want to throw away half a thousand dollars, you should read our guide. You will learn several ways to remove Weqp ransomware and decrypt .weqp files that bypass the hackers entirely.