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Environmental Code Consultants Inc

Ransomware attack by Meow · Disclosed September 18, 2024 · 🇨🇦 Canada

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Date Disclosed
Sep 18, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Meow
130 total victims
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Meow group

Meow emerged in 2022 (resurfacing aggressively in 2024), initially operating as a RaaS using the Conti v2 codebase before transitioning to a data-extortion-only model — selling stolen data rather than encrypting files — with a heavy focus on US healthcare and medical research organizations. Meow has listed 145 victims since September 2023.

Incident Analysis

Environmental Code Consultants Inc was targeted by Meow ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 130 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 18, 2024, when Environmental Code Consultants Inc appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Environmental Code Consultants Inc is based in Canada , operating in the Business Services sector. Canada ranks #3 globally for ransomware attacks, with 907 victims in our 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.

Meow typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 7, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Environmental Code Consultants Inc attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Environmental Code Consultants Inc was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on September 18, 2024. 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 Environmental Code Consultants Inc?

Environmental Code Consultants Inc was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Environmental Code Consultants Inc ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Environmental Code Consultants Inc was disclosed on September 18, 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 Environmental Code Consultants Inc ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Environmental Code Consultants Inc 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, Environmental Code Consultants Inc likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.