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Ransomware victim Technology

CD Projekt!

Listed by Hellogookie on · organisation based in Poland

cdprojektred.com

Disclosed
Apr 19, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Hellogookie
3 victims listed
Country
Poland
#29 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Hellogookie group

HelloGookie is a rebrand of the HelloKitty ransomware group announced in April 2024, releasing previously stolen data from CD Projekt Red and Cisco; HelloKitty/HelloGookie has been active since 2020 with its highest-profile attack being the 2021 breach of CD Projekt Red. Hellogookie has listed 3 victims since April 2024.

Incident analysis

CD Projekt! was listed by Hellogookie ransomware, a group with 3 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 19, 2024.

CD Projekt! is based in Poland and operates in the Technology sector. Poland ranks #29 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 119 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Hellogookie 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 CD Projekt! attacked by ransomware?

Yes. CD Projekt! was listed as a victim of the Hellogookie ransomware group on April 19, 2024. The organisation is based in Poland and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked CD Projekt!?

CD Projekt! was attacked by Hellogookie ransomware. Hellogookie is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 3 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the CD Projekt! ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on CD Projekt! was disclosed on April 19, 2024. 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 CD Projekt! ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from CD Projekt! 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 Technology organisation, CD Projekt! likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Hellogookie attacks?

To defend against Hellogookie 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.