Ransomware Research

8base Ransomware

8base is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
8base
First Seen
June 1, 2023

How 8base Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

8base modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..8base

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, 8base displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with 8base ransomware:

  • a31a45f1c686c1ae2ff1733e7.exe
  • software.exe
  • gcqjdzu.exe
  • mtx777.exe

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About This Analysis

This 8base ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 8base.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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