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