Ransomware Research
Scarab Ransomware
Scarab is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ScarabLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- ScarabLocker
How Scarab Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[resque@plague.desi].scarab https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/651855/scarab-mich78-ransomware-scarab-scorpio-mich78usacom-support-topic/
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..scarab..[mich78@usa.com]..[Traher@Dr.Com]..supports@cock.liRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Instruction for file recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/Instruction for file recovery.txt
HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderIF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXTRansom message:
notes/IF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderRead me what to restore files.txtRansom message:
notes/Read me what to restore files.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab ransomware:
sevnz.exeScarab.exeManager_Agent.old.exeJHgd476.exeJHgd476cfff508b.gxe2017-11-23-ransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exemyfile.exeGlobeimposter_scarab.exeSCARAB.exeJHgd476_2.EXEYkqPPlxNv.exeransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exeJHgd476[1].txt.1.dre8806738.gxeJHgd476?mal.exelAKqHNSf.exeDoaxItL.exeimage2017-11-22-9035134.vbsDumped.exe%APPDATA%\sevnz.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Scarab.
Last updated: July 30, 2025