Ransomware Group Dark Project Hits: Franklin Miller Inc.
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Franklin Miller Inc. — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Dark Project. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-12T16:52:44.213155+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Franklin Miller Inc. |
| Threat Group | Dark Project |
| Summary | About Franklin Miller Inc. Franklin Miller has been engineering wastewater grinders, crushers, shredders, and screens for municipal and industrial applications since 1918. Their products are designed for reliability and efficiency, catering to industries such as wastewater treatment, food processing, mining, oil and gas, and recycling. The company is committed to providing comprehensive post-sale support, ensuring that their equipment operates at peak performance. Trusted by industry leaders worldwide, Franklin Miller’s equipment is precision manufactured in the USA to handle the toughest jobs. As a result of the attack on “Franklin Miller”, more than 250 GB of confidential data were stolen. The organization lost control over documents such as drawings and project documentation, confidential agreements, banking and other financial information, as well as employees’ personal data. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-12T16:19:05.022067+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-12T16:52:44.213155+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.franklinmiller.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- security awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- dark web monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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