Ransomware Research
Scarab-Aztec Ransomware
Scarab-Aztec is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Scarab-Pizza.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Aztec
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Scarab-Pizza
How Scarab-Aztec Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Aztec modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aztecdecrypt@protonmail.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Aztec displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Aztec 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-Aztec.
Last updated: July 30, 2025