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Pinger - USA

Ransomware attack by Hellcat · Disclosed December 25, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

pinger.com

Date Disclosed
Dec 25, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hellcat
20 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Hellcat group

HellCat is a ransomware-as-a-service group that formed in Q4 2024 and quickly became notable for high-profile attacks against Schneider Electric, Telefónica, and Israel's Knesset, primarily gaining initial access via stolen Jira credentials harvested by infostealer malware, targeting critical infrastructure and government entities. Hellcat has listed 20 victims since October 2024.

Incident Analysis

Pinger - USA was targeted by Hellcat ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 20 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on December 25, 2024, when Pinger - USA appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Pinger - USA is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,416 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.

Hellcat 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 5, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Pinger - USA attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Pinger - USA was listed as a victim of the Hellcat ransomware group on December 25, 2024. 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 Pinger - USA?

Pinger - USA was attacked by Hellcat ransomware. Hellcat is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 20 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Pinger - USA ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Pinger - USA was disclosed on December 25, 2024. 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 Pinger - USA ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Pinger - USA 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, Pinger - USA likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hellcat attacks?

To defend against Hellcat 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.