Ransomware Research
Scarab-Rebus Ransomware
Scarab-Rebus 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-Rebus
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
How Scarab-Rebus Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Rebus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..REBUSRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Rebus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
REBUS RECOVERY INFORMATION.TXTRansom message:
notes/REBUS RECOVERY INFORMATION.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Rebus 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-Rebus.
Last updated: July 30, 2025