Hellcat is a sophisticated ransomware strain that emerged in mid-2024, targeting critical sectors like government and energy. Utilizing a Ransomware-as-a-Service model, it employs double extortion and exploits zero-day vulnerabilities. Its multi-stage infection chain uses PowerShell scripts for persistence and blends with legitimate activity, making detection difficult. The threat to global organizations is escalating as tactics refine.

He downloaded a WhatsApp image. Minutes later, Rs 2 lakh was gone | Technology News
Pradeep Jain lost Rs 2.01 lakh from his bank account after hackers gained access to his phone through a scam using Least Significant Bit (LSB)