Ransomware Group Dark Project Hits: Mayco International
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Mayco International — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Dark Project. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-05T13:10:14.618363+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Mayco International |
| Threat Group | Dark Project |
| Summary | About Mayco International At least 2Tb of sensitive data were exfiltrated from the company’s control following a cyberattack. The compromised dataset leaked from Mayco internatioins company infrastructure includes internal organizational documents, proprietary technical schemas, employee personally identifiable information, and a substantial volume of financial records. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-31T17:37:12.992961+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-05T13:10:14.618363+00:00 |
| Target Domain | www.maycointernational.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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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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