NoEscape Ransomware Gang Targets Addison Electronique

The NoEscape ransomware gang has attacked Addison Electronique. Addison Électronique, commonly known as Addison Electronic, is a company based in Canada that specializes in electronics and related products. Founded in 1976, Addison Électronique has established itself as a supplier of electronic components, parts, tools, and equipment.

NoEscape posted Addison Electronique to its data leak site on July 27th, claiming to have stolen 70GB of passport, credit card, insurance, contract, and tax data.

Understanding NoEscape Ransomware

Researchers have identified a new Ransomware-as-a-service operation known as NoEscape. The ransomware builder interface allows affiliates to customize various settings when creating the ransomware executables. However, the primary function of NoEscape is to encrypt files.

Victims of NoEscape receive a note informing them that their network has been breached and infected by a group called NoEscape. The message reveals that their company documents, databases, and other crucial files have been encrypted. The perpetrators have also obtained the victims' confidential documents, personal data, and sensitive information.

To regain access to their files, the victims are instructed to make a payment in exchange for a special recovery tool. Non-compliance with this demand will result in the victims' files remaining encrypted indefinitely and the stolen information being offered for sale on the darknet.

To facilitate the payment process, the victims are advised to download and install the TOR browser and access a specific link provided in the note. They must then enter their ID and follow the accompanying instructions. The directive explicitly warns the victims against making any modifications or attempting file recovery on their own, emphasizing that only the perpetrators possess the ability to restore the encrypted files.