Ransomware Research
Scarab 2019 Ransomware
Scarab 2019 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab 2019
- First Seen
- December 1, 2019
How Scarab 2019 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts blocks; Renames filenames ex -> 8tTj4aedJPGnpTmhDv3Q1+XdOZc.b78vi7v6ri66b https://app.any.run/tasks/72affe24-dc69-46a7-9dd3-b79bf9f57ab8/#
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab 2019 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..b78vi7v6ri66b..hgfliyykRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab 2019 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab 2019 ransomware:
syys.exeДекабрь_Копия документа.scrosk.exe2900009192.scr
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About This Analysis
This Scarab 2019 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 2019.
Last updated: July 30, 2025