Scarabey Ransomware
Scarabey is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Scarab-Scarabey, Scarab-Russian.
Quick facts
How Scarabey ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Scarabey modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scarabey displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке.TXT
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов.TXT
notes/Как расшифровать файлы.TXT
notes/Как расшифровать файлы oneway.TXT
notes/Инструкция по расшифровке файлов Rent.TXT
notes/Инструкция по расшифровки omerta.TXT
notes/Расшифровать файлы и работать дальше.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Scarabey ransomware:
- sevnz.exe
- D3A28327DF38C258A8AF00E5EB89AB.EXE
- d3a28327df38c258a8af00e5eb89ab.exe
- T668f Authentication
- partmgr.sys
- systems.exe
- scan document.pdf.exe
About this analysis
This Scarabey 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 Scarabey.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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