Type
File Name
Location
8base was first discovered in June 2023 in enterprise cloud environments.
Name
8base
First Seen
June 2023
8base is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that 8base is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. 8base updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that 8base ransomware is known to change.
Suffixes
.8base
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from 8base.
Type File Name Location file info.txt RootDiscs, Desktop file info.hta RootDiscs, Desktop
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for 8base.
Executables
a31a45f1c686c1ae2ff1733e7.exe, software.exe, gcqjdzu.exe, mtx777.exe
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with 8base.
External Pages
