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 modification behavior

NoEscape updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

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
notes/HOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with NoEscape ransomware:

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

About this analysis

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

Last updated: October 19, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects NoEscape inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify NoEscape across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.