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Ransomware Research
Scarab-CyberGod Ransomware
Scarab-CyberGod is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-CyberGod
- First Seen
- August 1, 2018
How Scarab-CyberGod ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Scarab-CyberGod alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Scarab-CyberGod modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .CYBERGOD
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-CyberGod displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Scarab-CyberGod 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-CyberGod.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Scarab-CyberGod inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-CyberGod 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.