Ransomware Research

NoEscape Ransomware

NoEscape is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
NoEscape
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How NoEscape Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

NoEscape modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..BFAHFEHDFD

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, NoEscape displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with NoEscape ransomware:

  • sefag_encrypt.trojan
  • noescape.exe
  • noescape.bin
  • program.exe

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About This Analysis

This NoEscape ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like NoEscape.

Last updated: July 30, 2025