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
How Scarab 2019 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Scarab 2019 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab 2019 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab 2019 ransomware:
- syys.exe
- Декабрь_Копия документа.scr
- osk.exe
- 2900009192.scr
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
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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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