Ransomware Research
Scarab-Amnesia Ransomware
Scarab-Amnesia is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Amnesia
- First Seen
- March 1, 2018
How Scarab-Amnesia Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypted filenames -> 2R7XhzU+xq9jP1PpNKEJlPgAif0=8CebNVVG2bG6k14.amnesia 6CK4ZfDiwre6JYIy+WS4k+hOSvaVY8=TH+y1Cr7uNBcrdgjwkH8nHW4M.amnesia
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Amnesia modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..amnesia..ssimpotashka@gmail.com..anonimus.mr@yahoo.com..bruuuuz@yahoo.com..skype..frogo..Dercypt@protonmail.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Amnesia 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-Amnesia ransomware:
osk.exe~wtmp001.exewmon32.exesvchost.exewmon32.gxe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Amnesia 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-Amnesia.
Last updated: July 30, 2025