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Hellcat Ransomware Updated It’s Arsenal to Attack Government, Education, and Energy Sectors

Hellcat Ransomware Updated It’s Arsenal to Attack Government, Education, and Energy Sectors

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.

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