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hatch.group

Ransomware attack by Settra · Disclosed August 31, 2026 · 🇳🇿 New Zealand

hatch.group

Date Disclosed
Aug 31, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Settra
65 total victims
Country
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Industry
Professional Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

On 31 August 2026, dark web leak site Settra listed hatch.group on its site; the New Zealand-based professional services firm has been targeted by attackers thus far.

About the Settra group

Settra has listed 31 victims since June 2026.

Incident Analysis

hatch.group was targeted by Settra ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 65 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 31, 2026, when hatch.group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

hatch.group is based in New Zealand , operating in the Professional Services sector. New Zealand ranks #45 globally for ransomware attacks, with 48 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Settra 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 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was hatch.group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. hatch.group was listed as a victim of the Settra ransomware group on August 31, 2026. The organisation is based in New Zealand and operates in the Professional Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked hatch.group?

hatch.group was attacked by Settra ransomware. Settra is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 65 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the hatch.group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on hatch.group was disclosed on August 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 hatch.group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from hatch.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 Professional Services organisation, hatch.group likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Settra attacks?

To defend against Settra 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.