Ransomware Research
Scroboscope Ransomware
Scroboscope 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
- Scroboscope
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How Scroboscope Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Scroboscope modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[A-Z0-9]{5}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Scroboscope displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Scroboscope ransomware:
KashperovskyInternetSecurity 12.0.dub.a.4.binKashperovskyInternetSecurity 12.0.dub.b.4.exeKashperovskyInternetSecurity_12.0.dub.a.4.exeKashperovskyInternetSecurity 12.0.dub.a.4.exethankyou.exe
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About This Analysis
This Scroboscope 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 Scroboscope.
Last updated: July 30, 2025