The NoEscape Ransomware Attack on Mount Holly Nissan

The NoEscape ransomware gang has attacked Mount Holly Nissan. Mount Holly Nissan is a Nissan dealership in Hainesport, New Jersey. NoEscape posted Mount Holly Nissan to its data leak site on October 17th, threatening to publish 4GB of stolen company data by October 23rd if the organization fails to pay an unspecified ransom.

NoEscape: A Ransomware-as-a-Service Operation

NoEscape is a ransomware-as-a-service operation. 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.

The Impact on Victims

Victims of NoEscape receive a note informing them that their network has been breached and infected by a group called NoEscape. The note reveals that all of their company documents, databases, and other crucial files have been encrypted. Additionally, 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.

Payment Instructions for Victims

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 note 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.