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Detectable Ransomware Scarab-Omerta
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Scarab-Omerta Ransomware
Scarab-Omerta is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Omerta
- First Seen
- March 1, 2018
How Scarab-Omerta Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/ac5009e32902e4169e02ba510cde47104381cd8f5f0ad464e321c284f5ecb792 https://app.any.run/tasks/42fcdf00-a07d-42e6-9da7-638229445eb5 Full extensions -> .[XAVAX@PM.ME].omerta;.[vankacrypter@protonmail.com].omerta;.[monez@protonmail.com].omerta;.[gdecryptor5@yahoo.com].omerta Encrypts filenames -> Biblio.mdb -> GaGG``o)sM%@,C;%kgkNj%ee.-d.[staRcRypt@tutanota.com].omerta
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Omerta modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..omerta
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Omerta displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
HOW TO DECRYPT.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Omerta ransomware:
~wtmp001.exe
wxmon.exe
d7d558bc5ce50b9e_~wtmp001.exe
_~_w_t_m_p_0_0_1_.exe
d7d558bc5ce50b9e_wxmon.exe
sevnz.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Omerta 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-Omerta.
Last updated: July 30, 2025