Ransomware Research

Basn Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Basn
First Seen
March 1, 2023

How Basn ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.basn

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileunlock your files.txt
notes/unlock your files.txt
Location: RootDiscs, StartUp, Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Basn ransomware:

About this analysis

This Basn 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 Basn.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Basn inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Basn 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 Basn Ransomware? | Elastio