Ransomware Group coinbasecartel Hits: M. B. Kahn Construction Co.
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group coinbasecartel. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-01T05:29:11.273160+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | M. B. Kahn Construction Co. |
| Threat Group | coinbasecartel |
| Summary | [AI generated] M. B. Kahn Construction Co. is a general contracting and construction management firm based in the United States, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1926, the company operates primarily across the southeastern United States. It serves sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and government markets, delivering services such as design-build, preconstruction planning, and facility construction. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-01T05:28:53.763372+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-01T05:29:11.273160+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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