Hellcat Group Decoded: Threat Intelligence and Mitigation Insights

Hellcat, a ransomware group that emerged in late 2024, targets governments, critical infrastructure, and large corporations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The group uses selective encryption, data exfiltration and dual-extortion, maintains a polished dark-web presence and distinctive branding to attract attention, and has impacted multiple sectors (education, energy, public sector, telecom).