The NoEscape Ransomware Attack on Powerhouse Retail Services

The NoEscape ransomware gang has attacked Powerhouse Retail Services. Powerhouse Retail Services is a facility and exterior maintenance service provider in Texas, USA. NoEscape posted Powerhouse Retail Services to its data leak site on September 26th, claiming to have stolen 20GB of company data. The ransomware gang has threatened to publish all stolen data by September 30th if the organization fails to pay an unspecified ransom.

Introduction to 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.

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 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.

Payment Instructions

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.