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
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3483].[support@rexsdata.pro].8base
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:
info.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
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: July 30, 2025