Ransomware Research
Scrabber Ransomware
Scrabber is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scrabber
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How Scrabber Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C
File Encryption Patterns
Scrabber modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..junkedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scrabber displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fuck.txtRansom message:
notes/fuck.txt
Note locations:
DesktopПРОЧИТАЙ БЛЭТ!.txtRansom message:
notes/ПРОЧИТАЙ БЛЭТ!.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scrabber ransomware:
medvedeg.exeSCRABBER modification C (Scrabber.C).exeе
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About This Analysis
This Scrabber 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 Scrabber.
Last updated: July 30, 2025