Scarab-Bin Ransomware
Scarab-Bin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Scarab-Bin ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Scarab-Bin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Bin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
notes/!!! RETURN YOUR FILES !!!.TXT
notes/RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
notes/RECOVER ALL FILES.TXT
notes/!!! RESTORE DATA !!!.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE INFORMATION.TXT
notes/!!! RESTORE YOUR FILES !!!.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Bin ransomware:
- decrypter.exe
About this analysis
This Scarab-Bin 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-Bin.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Scarab-Bin inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-Bin 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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