Ransomware Research

Scroboscope Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Scroboscope
First Seen
October 1, 2018

How Scroboscope ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Scroboscope modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
./\.[A-Z0-9]{5}$/

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Scroboscope displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Scroboscope ransomware:

About this analysis

This Scroboscope 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 Scroboscope.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Scroboscope inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Scroboscope 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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What is Scroboscope Ransomware? | Elastio