kittykatkrew

KittyKatKrew is a recently emerged ransomware group first observed in February 2026, appearing to be financially motivated based on their limited but targeted attack pattern. The group's origin and potential affiliations remain unknown due to their recent emergence, and it is unclear whether they operate as an independent entity or utilize a Ransomware-as-a-Service model. With only two documented victims to date, the group's complete attack methodology has not been fully characterized by security researchers, though their targeting of financial services suggests a focus on high-value sectors that may yield significant ransom payments. The group has primarily targeted entities within the United States, with their victims spanning financial services and other unspecified sectors, though no major high-profile campaigns or record ransom demands have been publicly documented by federal agencies or established threat intelligence firms. Given their recent emergence and limited victim count, KittyKatKrew appears to be in early operational stages and remains active as of current reporting.