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

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.li

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Scarab displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileInstruction for file recovery.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Instruction for file recovery.txt
fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileIF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/IF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileRead me what to restore files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Read me what to restore files.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scarab ransomware:

  • sevnz.exe
  • Scarab.exe
  • Manager_Agent.old.exe
  • JHgd476.exe
  • JHgd476
  • cfff508b.gxe
  • 2017-11-23-ransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • Globeimposter_scarab.exe
  • SCARAB.exe
  • JHgd476_2.EXE
  • YkqPPlxNv.exe
  • ransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exe
  • JHgd476[1].txt.1.dr
  • e8806738.gxe
  • JHgd476?
  • mal.exe
  • lAKqHNSf.exe
  • DoaxItL.exe
  • image2017-11-22-9035134.vbs
  • Dumped.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: October 30, 2025

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