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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:
Инструкция по расшифровке.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Инструкция по расшифровке файлов.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов.TXT
Как расшифровать файлы.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Как расшифровать файлы.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Как расшифровать файлы oneway.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Как расшифровать файлы oneway.TXT
Инструкция по расшифровке файлов Rent.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов Rent.TXT
Инструкция по расшифровки omerta.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/Инструкция по расшифровки omerta.TXT
Расшифровать 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