fileInstruction for file recovery.txt
notes/Instruction for file recovery.txt
Ransomware Research
Scarab Ransomware
Scarab is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ScarabLocker.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- ScarabLocker
How Scarab ransomware works
File modification behavior
Scarab resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Scarab modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .scarab
- .[mich78@usa.com]
- .[Traher@Dr.Com]
- .supports@cock.li
- .[suupport@protonmail.com].scarab
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXT
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-supports@cock.li.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
fileIF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXT
notes/IF YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR FILES BACK, PLEASE READ THIS.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
fileRead me what to restore files.txt
notes/Read me what to restore files.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab ransomware:
- sevnz.exe
- Scarab.exe
- Manager_Agent.old.exe
- JHgd476.exe
- JHgd476
- cfff508b.gxe
- 2017-11-23-ransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exe
- myfile.exe
- Globeimposter_scarab.exe
- SCARAB.exe
- JHgd476_2.EXE
- YkqPPlxNv.exe
- ransomware-binary-xJAurzd.exe
- JHgd476[1].txt.1.dr
- e8806738.gxe
- JHgd476?
- mal.exe
- lAKqHNSf.exe
- DoaxItL.exe
- image2017-11-22-9035134.vbs
- Dumped.exe
- %APPDATA%\sevnz.exe
About this analysis
This Scarab ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Scarab.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Scarab inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.