Ransomware Research
Scarab-DiskDoctor Ransomware
Scarab-DiskDoctor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-DiskDoctor
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
How Scarab-DiskDoctor Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-DiskDoctor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DiskDoctor..mammon..DDRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-DiskDoctor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Проблема.txtHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderHOW TO RETURN FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RETURN FILES.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-DiskDoctor ransomware:
myfile.exelocal security authority process.exeLocal Security Authority Process.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-DiskDoctor 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-DiskDoctor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025