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