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 modification behavior

8base updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .8base

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt

Location: RootDiscs, Desktop

fileinfo.hta
notes/info.hta

Location: RootDiscs, Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with 8base ransomware:

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

About this analysis

This 8base 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 8base.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects 8base inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 8base 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.