Ransomware Research
ScareCrow 2023 Ransomware
ScareCrow 2023 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ScareCrow 2023
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How ScareCrow 2023 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ScareCrow 2023 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CROWRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ScareCrow 2023 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readme.txtRansom message:
notes/readme.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This ScareCrow 2023 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 ScareCrow 2023.
Last updated: July 30, 2025