Ransomware Group AiLock Hits: WBF Construction
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, WBF Construction — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group AiLock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-14T12:20:12.567010+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | WBF Construction |
| Threat Group | AiLock |
| Summary | WBF Construction LLC is a company that operates in the Commercial & Residential Construction industry. It employs 1to4 people and has under500K of revenue. The company is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-14T12:20:05.697154+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-14T12:20:12.567010+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Construction |
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