Ransomware Research
Scarab-ImmortalLock Ransomware
Scarab-ImmortalLock 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-ImmortalLock
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How Scarab-ImmortalLock Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-ImmortalLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..IMRTLRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-ImmortalLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-ImmortalLock 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-ImmortalLock.
Last updated: July 30, 2025