Ransomware Research
Scarab-Bin Ransomware
Scarab-Bin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Bin
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
How Scarab-Bin Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Bin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bin..lock..bin2..danger..crab..NEEDTOPAY..krab..crypt..crypt2019..zoro..Navi..Oops..exe..cryptoRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Bin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
!!! RETURN YOUR FILES !!!.TXTRansom message:
notes/!!! RETURN YOUR FILES !!!.TXT
RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
RECOVER ALL FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/RECOVER ALL FILES.TXT
!!! RESTORE DATA !!!.TXTRansom message:
notes/!!! RESTORE DATA !!!.TXT
HOW TO RESTORE INFORMATION.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RESTORE INFORMATION.TXT
!!! RESTORE YOUR FILES !!!.TXTRansom message:
notes/!!! RESTORE YOUR FILES !!!.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Bin ransomware:
decrypter.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Bin 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-Bin.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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