Ransomware Group cmdorganization Hits: METCO Services, Metco Southeast
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, METCO Services, Metco Southeast — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group cmdorganization. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-29T12:20:22.536974+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | METCO Services, Metco Southeast |
| Threat Group | cmdorganization |
| Summary | Metco Services is a multi-disciplined consulting firm specializing in engineering services for the water and wastewater industry. They provide study, design, and construction engineering services to publicly owned water and wastewater collection and treatment systems. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, their team focuses on efficient system utilization to optimize value. Their clientele includes municipalities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-29T12:20:20.650702+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-29T12:20:22.536974+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.metcoservices.com |
| Business Sector | Business Services |
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