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Hayward Holdings

Ransomware attack by Falcon · Disclosed August 31, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

hayward.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 31, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Falcon
3 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

On 31 August 2026, Falcon, first recorded on 30 August of the same year, listed Hayward Holdings, based in the United States and operating in the Manufacturing sector, on its dark web leak site.

About the Falcon group

Falcon has listed 2 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Hayward Holdings was targeted by Falcon ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 3 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 31, 2026, when Hayward Holdings appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Hayward Holdings is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,477 victims in our database.

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.

Falcon 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 14, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Hayward Holdings attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Hayward Holdings was listed as a victim of the Falcon ransomware group on August 31, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Hayward Holdings?

Hayward Holdings was attacked by Falcon ransomware. Falcon 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 Hayward Holdings ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Hayward Holdings 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 Hayward Holdings ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Hayward Holdings 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, Hayward Holdings likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Falcon attacks?

To defend against Falcon 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.