Ransomware Research

Scarab-Crypt000 Ransomware

Scarab-Crypt000 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Scarab-Crypt000
First Seen
March 1, 2019

How Scarab-Crypt000 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Scarab-Crypt000 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..cupcupcup..dy8wud..french101

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Scarab-Crypt000 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Crypt000 ransomware:

  • Boy'sEquipments
  • повтор.scr
  • 6__________.scr
  • Документ (печать).scr
  • q395.spamorez.net155185925198935026.scr
  • Oemactivity
  • myfile.exe
  • singleupdate.exe

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About This Analysis

This Scarab-Crypt000 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-Crypt000.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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