Ransomware Research
Scarab-Scorpio Ransomware
Scarab-Scorpio is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Scorpio.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Scorpio
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Scorpio
How Scarab-Scorpio Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[Help-Mails@Ya.Ru] Encrypts filenames -> magic.mgc -> nv2uN4scAFmrvov4G7L2UIpD.[Help-Mails@Ya.Ru].Scorpio
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-Scorpio modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ScorpioRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Scorpio displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
IF_YOU_WANT_TO_GET_ALL_YOUR_FILES_BACK_PLEASE_READ_THIS.TXTRansom message:
notes/IF_YOU_WANT_TO_GET_ALL_YOUR_FILES_BACK_PLEASE_READ_THIS.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Scorpio ransomware:
AXC7U9CV.exedatabase.exemyfile.exeEX90VZRE.exePZAKQH4V.exeHGZPSR5E.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-Scorpio 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-Scorpio.
Last updated: July 30, 2025