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