Ransomware Research
Scarab-Barracuda Ransomware
Scarab-Barracuda is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Barracuda
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How Scarab-Barracuda Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Barracuda modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BARRACUDARansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Barracuda displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
BARRACUDA RECOVERY INFORMATION.TXTRansom message:
notes/BARRACUDA RECOVERY INFORMATION.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Barracuda 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-Barracuda.
Last updated: July 30, 2025