Ransomware Research

Scarab 2019 Ransomware

Scarab 2019 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Scarab 2019
First Seen
December 1, 2019

How Scarab 2019 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Scarab 2019 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
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Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Scarab 2019 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Scarab 2019 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Scarab 2019 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 2019.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Scarab 2019 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab 2019 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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