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