file#How-To-Decrypt-Files.hta
notes/#How-To-Decrypt-Files.hta
Location: RootDiscs
Ransomware Research
Scaro397 Ransomware
Scaro397 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Scaro397
- First Seen
- December 1, 2025
How Scaro397 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Scaro397 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Scaro397 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .qQjWyiiQ
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Scaro397 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file#How-To-Decrypt-Files.txt
notes/#How-To-Decrypt-Files.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/C63F241F.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Scaro397 ransomware:
- 8s32mq36.exe
- 64.unp.exe
About this analysis
This Scaro397 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 Scaro397.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Scaro397 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scaro397 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.