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Hudson Rock
Company typePrivate
IndustryCybersecurity
Founded2020; 5 years ago (2020)
FounderAlon Gal, Roi Carthy
HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
Key people
Alon Gal (CTO), Roi Carthy (CEO)
ProductsCavalier, Bayonet
ServicesCybercrime intelligence, threat intelligence, Infostealer malware protection
Number of employees
2–10 (2025)
Websitewww.hudsonrock.com

Hudson Rock is an Israeli cybersecurity company specializing in cybercrime intelligence, with a focus on detecting and mitigating threats from Infostealer malware.[1] Founded in 2020 by Alon Gal and Roi Carthy, the company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.[2] Hudson Rock provides solutions to combat ransomware, data breaches, and corporate espionage through its products, Cavalier and Bayonet, which leverage a database of compromised credentials from tens of millions of infected devices worldwide.[3]

History

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Hudson Rock was co-founded in 2020 by Alon Gal, a cybersecurity expert with experience in the Israeli Defense Forces’ Unit 8200, and Roi Carthy, a serial entrepreneur with a background in technology ventures.[2][4] The company specializes in analyzing data stolen by infostealer malware to provide actionable threat intelligence, gaining recognition for its role in identifying major data breaches and ransomware campaigns.[1][5]

Products and services

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Hudson Rock offers two primary products: Cavalier: A threat intelligence platform providing real-time visibility into compromised credentials and infostealer infections, used to prevent account takeover, ransomware, and corporate espionage.[2][4]

Bayonet: A sales intelligence tool for cybersecurity vendors, identifying companies with active vulnerabilities for client acquisition.[2]

The company also provides free tools, such as domain and email search functionalities, to assess exposure to infostealer threats, serving cybersecurity teams, cyber-insurance providers, and governmental agencies.[6]

Cybersecurity research and findings

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Hudson Rock has reported on several significant cybersecurity incidents linked to infostealer malware, contributing to global awareness of cyber threats.[3][4]

Data breaches

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In April 2021, Hudson Rock identified a data breach involving personal information of 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, including phone numbers, names, and locations, posted on a hacking forum. The discovery, reported by Forbes and CNN, highlighted Hudson Rock’s expertise in tracking infostealer-driven leaks.[7][8][9]

In January 2023, Hudson Rock uncovered a breach involving 200 million Twitter user email addresses, which were offered for sale on hacking forums. Covered by The Guardian and Reuters, the discovery raised concerns about phishing and identity theft risks.[10][11]

In March 2025, Hudson Rock linked a breach at Samsung Electronics’ German customer service system to credentials stolen via Racoon infostealer in 2021, resulting in the leak of 270,000 customer records. Reported by Forbes and eSecurity Planet, the discovery underscored the long-term risks of infostealer malware.[3][12]

In 2024, Hudson Rock detailed a breach at Telefónica, where infostealer malware compromised 15 employees’ credentials, exposing the company’s Jira platform. Covered by SecurityWeek and Dark Reading, the discovery emphasized Hudson Rock’s expertise in detecting sophisticated cyber threats.[1][13]

In 2023, Hudson Rock reported on an infostealer-driven breach of Airbus, where a hacker used stolen credentials to leak sensitive data on September 11. Reported by Krebs on Security, the discovery demonstrated Hudson Rock’s ability to uncover high-profile cyber incidents.[14]

Ransomware investigations

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In 2025, Hudson Rock exposed the tactics of the HellCat ransomware group, which used stolen Jira credentials obtained through infostealer malware to compromise companies, including Jaguar Land Rover and Telefónica. The findings, detailed by BleepingComputer and SecurityWeek, highlighted Hudson Rock’s role in combating ransomware threats.[5][15][16]

Recognition

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Hudson Rock’s contributions to cybersecurity have been recognized in media outlets such as Forbes, CNN, The Guardian, and Reuters, reflecting its influence in combating infostealer-based threats.[3][8][17][18] In 2024, the company was named one of Cybernews’ Best Threat Intelligence Solutions for its innovative threat detection capabilities.[19] That same year, co-founder Alon Gal discussed Hudson Rock’s approach to cybercrime intelligence in an interview with Help Net Security, highlighting its role in shaping cybersecurity strategies.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Infostealer Infections Lead to Telefonica Internal Ticketing System Breach". SecurityWeek. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "Hudson Rock - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  3. ^ a b c d Winder, Davey (2025-03-31). "Infostealer Strikes Samsung — 270,000 Records Stolen". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  4. ^ a b c d "Prioritizing Cybercrime Intelligence for Effective Decision-Making in Cybersecurity". Help Net Security. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  5. ^ a b Ilascu, Ionut (2025-04-05). "HellCat hackers go on a worldwide Jira hacking spree". BleepingComputer. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  6. ^ "Hudson Rock - Free Infostealer Intelligence Tools". Hudson Rock. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  7. ^ Winder, Davey (2021-04-04). "533 Million Facebook Users' Phone Numbers And Personal Data Leaked Online". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  8. ^ a b "Facebook data leak: Half a billion users' information posted on hacking website, cyber experts say". CNN Business. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  9. ^ "Facebook data on 533 million users leaked: What you need to know". CNN Business. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  10. ^ "Twitter users' data hacked: Email address, phone numbers". The Guardian. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  11. ^ "Twitter hacked, 200 million user email addresses leaked, researcher says". Reuters. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  12. ^ Abdullahi, Aminu (2025-04-02). "Hacker Leaks 270,000 Samsung Customer Records—Stolen Credentials Were Left Unchecked for Years". eSecurity Planet. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  13. ^ "Telefonica Breach Exposes Jira Tickets, Customer Data". Dark Reading. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  14. ^ Krebs, Brian (2023-09-14). "FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11". Krebs on Security. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  15. ^ "HellCat Ransomware Hits 4 Firms using Infostealer-Stolen Jira Credentials". Hackread. 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  16. ^ Vijayan, Jaikumar (2023-10-13). "Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on Ascom, Jaguar Land Rover". SecurityWeek. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  17. ^ "Twitter users' data hacked: Email address, phone numbers". The Guardian. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  18. ^ "Twitter hacked, 200 million user email addresses leaked, researcher says". Reuters. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  19. ^ "Best Threat Intelligence Solutions". Cybernews. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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