Ransomware Research

Scarab-Horsia Ransomware

Scarab-Horsia is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Scarab-Horsia
First Seen
May 1, 2018

How Scarab-Horsia ransomware works

File modification behavior

Scarab-Horsia resets file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .HORSE
  • .horsuke@nuke.africa
  • .good
  • .leen
  • .fast
  • .local
  • .burn

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Scarab-Horsia 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-Horsia ransomware:

  • inside.exe
  • Horsuke.exe

About this analysis

This Scarab-Horsia 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-Horsia.

Last updated: February 9, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Scarab-Horsia inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-Horsia 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.