Ransomware Research
Scarab-XTBL Ransomware
Scarab-XTBL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-XTBL
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How Scarab-XTBL Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Scarab-XTBL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..xtblRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-XTBL 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-XTBL ransomware:
Win98.exemyfile.exesystems.execrypt0418.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scarab-XTBL 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-XTBL.
Last updated: July 30, 2025