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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

H&L Manufacturing

Listed by Interlock on

https:hlmanufacturing.com

Disclosed
Oct 5, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Interlock
138 victims listed
Country
Unknown
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

On 5 October 2026, Interlock listed H&L Manufacturing on its dark web leak site where 57+ victims include a major US dialysis provider exposing over two million patient records. H&L Manufacturing operates in the Manufacturing sector.

About the Interlock group

Interlock is a ransomware group first observed in September 2024 that targets critical infrastructure sectors including healthcare, government, education, and technology across North America and Europe using double-extortion, with 57+ claimed victims including a major US dialysis provider exposing over two million patient records. Interlock has listed 132 victims since December 2023.

Vulnerabilities Interlock is recorded exploiting

1 of these 1 are in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, 1 of them recorded by CISA as used in ransomware campaigns. CVEs attributed to Interlock across its reported activity. There is no indication that any of these was involved in the H&L Manufacturing incident — the source data does not record an entry point.

Incident analysis

H&L Manufacturing was listed by Interlock ransomware, a group with 138 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 5, 2026.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Interlock 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was H&L Manufacturing attacked by ransomware?

Yes. H&L Manufacturing was listed as a victim of the Interlock ransomware group on October 5, 2026 and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked H&L Manufacturing?

H&L Manufacturing was attacked by Interlock ransomware. Interlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 138 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the H&L Manufacturing ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on H&L Manufacturing was disclosed on October 5, 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 H&L Manufacturing ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from H&L Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing organisation, H&L Manufacturing likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Interlock attacks?

To defend against Interlock 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.