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

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:

fileIF_YOU_WANT_TO_GET_ALL_YOUR_FILES_BACK_PLEASE_READ_THIS.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/IF_YOU_WANT_TO_GET_ALL_YOUR_FILES_BACK_PLEASE_READ_THIS.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Scorpio ransomware:

  • AXC7U9CV.exe
  • database.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • EX90VZRE.exe
  • PZAKQH4V.exe
  • HGZPSR5E.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: October 30, 2025

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