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EVAS Group

Listed by Eldorado on · organisation based in Canada

evasair.com

Disclosed
Jan 10, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Eldorado
112 victims listed
Country
Canada
#4 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Eldorado. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Eldorado group

In September The El Dorado ransomware group have been rebrand as BlackLock Eldorado has listed 112 victims since October 2023.

Incident analysis

EVAS Group was listed by Eldorado ransomware, a group with 112 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 10, 2025.

EVAS Group is based in Canada and operates in the Business Services sector. Canada ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 982 victims in this database.

Sector context. Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Eldorado typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was EVAS Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. EVAS Group was listed as a victim of the Eldorado ransomware group on January 10, 2025. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked EVAS Group?

EVAS Group was attacked by Eldorado ransomware. Eldorado is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 112 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the EVAS Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on EVAS Group was disclosed on January 10, 2025. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the EVAS Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from EVAS Group has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Business Services organisation, EVAS Group likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Eldorado attacks?

To defend against Eldorado and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.