# Clearlake Capital

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-07**: Reuters Publishes Exclusive Investigation — Reuters reports on the targeted firms based on Google and internet intelligence data, identifying Blackstone, CME, Bridgewater, Apollo, and others.
- **2026-08-06**: Google Publishes Threat Intel Blog — Google's Threat Analysis Group reveals that groups Redact, Pink, Falcon, and Helix are behind the campaign targeting private equity, law, and financial sectors, noting some victims paid ransoms.
- **2026-07**: Phishing Campaign Launched — Hackers begin creating fake login websites and making vishing calls targeting employees at major private equity and financial firms.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Blackstone, CME Among 9 Firms Hit by Phone-Based Hacks; Some Paid Ransoms
2026-08-07 09:50:47 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A recent vishing spree targeted nine top private equity and financial firms, including Blackstone and CME, with some victims paying ransoms. While stock reactions were muted, the incident raises material risk questions around data security, regulatory compliance, and investor confidence in these institutions.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/blackstone-cme-9-firms-targeted-hacks-ransom-payments

### 9 Major PE & Financial Firms Targeted by Voice Phishing in 4-Group Campaign
2026-08-07 09:50:33 · Sector: cyber · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A coordinated vishing campaign by groups Redact, Pink, Falcon, and Helix targeted Blackstone, CME, and seven other financial giants, using fake login sites and phone calls. Google confirmed some victims paid ransoms. The attack underscores how even top-tier security can be bypassed by exploiting human trust.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/9-pe-financial-firms-voice-phishing-redact-pink-falcon-helix

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