Scarab-Bitcoin Ransomware
Scarab-Bitcoin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Scarab-Bitcoin ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Scarab-Bitcoin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Bitcoin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
About this analysis
This Scarab-Bitcoin 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-Bitcoin.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Scarab-Bitcoin inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-Bitcoin 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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