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HMA

Ransomware attack by Play Β· Disclosed February 13, 2026 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

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Date Disclosed
Feb 13, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Play
938 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
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Incident Analysis

HMA was targeted by Play ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 938 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 13, 2026, when HMA appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

HMA is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,970 victims in our database.

Play 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 β€” 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: Aug 2, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was HMA attacked by ransomware?

Yes. HMA was listed as a victim of the Play ransomware group on February 13, 2026. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked HMA?

HMA was attacked by Play ransomware. Play is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 938 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the HMA ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on HMA was disclosed on February 13, 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 HMA ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from HMA 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Play attacks?

To defend against Play 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.