Ransomware Research

Scarab-Decrypts Ransomware

Scarab-Decrypts 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-Decrypts
First Seen
June 1, 2018

How Scarab-Decrypts Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..fastrecovery@airmail.cc

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-fastrecovery@airmail.cc.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-fastrecovery@airmail.cc.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

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

  • system.exe

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About This Analysis

This Scarab-Decrypts 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-Decrypts.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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