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Lee Hartman & Sons

Ransomware attack by Metaencryptor Β· Disclosed January 27, 2025 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

leehartman.com

Date Disclosed
Jan 27, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Metaencryptor
14 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Lee Hartman & Sons was targeted by Metaencryptor ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 14 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 27, 2025, when Lee Hartman & Sons appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Lee Hartman & Sons is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,972 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.

Metaencryptor 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 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Lee Hartman & Sons attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Lee Hartman & Sons was listed as a victim of the Metaencryptor ransomware group on January 27, 2025. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Lee Hartman & Sons?

Lee Hartman & Sons was attacked by Metaencryptor ransomware. Metaencryptor is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 14 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Lee Hartman & Sons ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Lee Hartman & Sons was disclosed on January 27, 2025. 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 Lee Hartman & Sons ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Lee Hartman & Sons 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, Lee Hartman & Sons likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Metaencryptor attacks?

To defend against Metaencryptor 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.