Ransomware Research
Scarab-Enter Ransomware
Scarab-Enter is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Enter
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
How Scarab-Enter Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts filenames -> EjIl6YtHWwMoF5E0GMR+qPcO.lol
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Enter modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Enter..lolRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Enter displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HELP HELP HELP.TXTRansom message:
notes/HELP HELP HELP.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Enter ransomware:
system.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Enter 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-Enter.
Last updated: July 30, 2025