In the latest cybersecurity news, HighWire Press — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group hellcat. This data breach, discovered on 2025-04-05 10:47:28.576323, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | HighWire Press |
| Threat Group | hellcat |
| Summary | Jiraware <<3 !! We hold sensitive data from HighWire Press, a leading platform serving scholarly publishers. The data includes internal documents, communications, and materials that could impact both HighWire and its publishing partners. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-03-18 07:44:28.190921 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-04-05 10:47:28.576323 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | highwirepress.com |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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