Ransomware Research

Scp Ransomware

Scp is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Scp
First Seen
November 1, 2024

How Scp Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..scp

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file+README-WARNING+.txt

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scp ransomware:

  • scp_visual.exe

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About This Analysis

This Scp 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 Scp.

Last updated: July 30, 2025