fileHOW TO RECOVER FILES.TXT
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Ransomware Research
Scarab-Recovery Ransomware
Scarab-Recovery is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scarab-Recovery
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How Scarab-Recovery ransomware works
File modification behavior
Scarab-Recovery updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Scarab-Recovery modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .BD.Recovery
- .rsalive
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarab-Recovery displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
About this analysis
This Scarab-Recovery 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-Recovery.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Scarab-Recovery inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scarab-Recovery 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.