Ransomware Research

Scarabey Ransomware

Scarabey is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Scarab-Scarabey, Scarab-Russian.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Scarabey
First Seen
December 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Scarab-ScarabeyScarab-Russian

How Scarabey Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts first 1Mb Encrypts filenames -> "wXIBBtHViJduulYxlYd+x1nUq+A.mvp"

File Encryption Patterns

Scarabey modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..scarab..secure..oneway..omerta..rent..mvp

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Scarabey displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileИнструкция по расшифровке.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Инструкция по расшифровке.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileИнструкция по расшифровке файлов.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов.TXT
fileКак расшифровать файлы.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Как расшифровать файлы.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileКак расшифровать файлы oneway.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Как расшифровать файлы oneway.TXT
fileИнструкция по расшифровке файлов Rent.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов Rent.TXT
fileИнструкция по расшифровки omerta.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Инструкция по расшифровки omerta.TXT
fileРасшифровать файлы и работать дальше.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/Расшифровать файлы и работать дальше.TXT

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scarabey ransomware:

  • sevnz.exe
  • D3A28327DF38C258A8AF00E5EB89AB.EXE
  • d3a28327df38c258a8af00e5eb89ab.exe
  • T668f Authentication
  • partmgr.sys
  • systems.exe
  • scan document.pdf.exe

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About This Analysis

This Scarabey 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 Scarabey.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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