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Catalyst Learning Company

Listed by Genesis on · organisation based in United States

catalystlearning.com

Disclosed
Mar 31, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Genesis
123 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Education

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Genesis group

Genesis is an emerging ransomware group first observed in late 2025, targeting small to mid-sized US organizations across healthcare, retail, financial services, legal, and manufacturing using double-extortion tactics, focusing heavily on data exfiltration and public leaking. Genesis has listed 121 victims since May 2024.

Incident analysis

Catalyst Learning Company was listed by Genesis ransomware, a group with 123 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 31, 2026.

Catalyst Learning Company is based in United States and operates in the Education sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,159 victims in this database.

Sector context. Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Genesis 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Catalyst Learning Company attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Catalyst Learning Company was listed as a victim of the Genesis ransomware group on March 31, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Catalyst Learning Company?

Catalyst Learning Company was attacked by Genesis ransomware. Genesis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 123 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Catalyst Learning Company ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Catalyst Learning Company was disclosed on March 31, 2026. 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 Catalyst Learning Company ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Catalyst Learning Company 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 Education organisation, Catalyst Learning Company likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Genesis attacks?

To defend against Genesis 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.