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