NoEscape attacks Verdeil Foundation
Incident Date:
August 15, 2023
Overview
Title
NoEscape attacks Verdeil Foundation
Victim
Verdeil Foundation
Attacker
Noescape
Location
First Reported
August 15, 2023
The NoEscape Ransomware Gang's Attack on the Verdeil Foundation
The NoEscape ransomware gang has attacked the Verdeil Foundation. The Verdeil Foundation is a school for children aged 0-20 with special education needs. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. NoEscape posted the Verdeil Foundation to its data leak site, claiming to have stolen 40GB of organizational data.
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.
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