HCK Capital Group has fallen victim to a ransomware attack reportedly carried out by the threat actor Direwolf, potentially compromising sensitive business data and disrupting operations. The incident highlights the increasing cybersecurity risks faced by Malaysian companies engaged in high-growth sectors. #Malaysia
Incident Details
- Victim: HCK Capital Group
- Country: MY
- Actor: direwolf
- Source: http://direwolfcdkv5whaz2spehizdg22jsuf5aeje4asmetpbt6ri4jnd4qd.onion/articles/hckcapital.html
- Discovered: 2025-08-05 19:27:16.280339
- Published: 2025-08-05 19:26:47.432258
Information
- The victim is HCK Capital Group, a Malaysian investment holding company.
- The company primarily operates in property development, education, and media sectors.
- It was founded by Tan Sri Clement Hii.
- The group focuses on investing in high-growth sectors, especially consumer-driven businesses.
- It seeks unique market opportunities to maximize capital growth.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "direwolf". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.