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:
..Scorpio
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Scorpio displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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.