Ransomware Research

Scarab-Jackie Ransomware

Scarab-Jackie is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Scarab-Jackie
First Seen
October 1, 2017

How Scarab-Jackie ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.[Jackie7@asia.com]

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Scarab-Jackie displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileINSTRUCTION FOR DATA RECOVERY.TXT
notes/INSTRUCTION FOR DATA RECOVERY.TXT
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Scarab-Jackie ransomware:

About this analysis

This Scarab-Jackie 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-Jackie.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Scarab-Jackie inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-Jackie 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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