8Base
activeAlso known as: 8Base Ransomware
8Base is a ransomware group that emerged in 2023 and rapidly grew to become one of the most active threat actors. They use a modified version of Phobos ransomware and target small to medium businesses.
First Seen
2023-03
Last Activity
2025-01
Target Regions
3 regions
Industries
5 sectors
Business ServicesManufacturingConstructionFinanceHealthcare
Attack Chain (MITRE ATT&CK)
Visual representation of the attack phases and techniques used by 8Base
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Tactics & Techniques
MITRE ATT&CK mapped tactics and techniques used by this threat actor
Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
Known IOCs associated with 8Base operations
| Type | Value | Description | Last Seen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hash | d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1 | 8Base ransomware payload | 2025-01-16 | |
| filename | info.txt | Ransom note | — |
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Detection Guidance
SIEM and EDR detection recommendations for identifying 8Base activity
- 1Monitor for SmokeLoader indicators
- 2Detect SystemBC C2 traffic
- 3Alert on Phobos encryption patterns
- 4Monitor for bulk file modifications
Mitigation, Containment & Recovery
Step-by-step guidance for responding to and recovering from this ransomware attack
- 1Patch SonicWall appliances
- 2Block phishing at gateway
- 3Isolate infected systems