Ransomware Group Dark Project Hits: Pump Engineering Company
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Pump Engineering Company — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Dark Project. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-25T09:51:49.817517+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Pump Engineering Company |
| Threat Group | Dark Project |
| Summary | About Pump Engineering Company Pump Engineering Company is a full-service distributor and supplier of industrial pumps, parts, and fluid handling systems, serving Southern California since 1946. During the cyberattack, 120,000 files (115 GB) were stolen, including an extensive customer database, insurance documents, confidential financial documents, and a vast number of project drawings. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-25T09:30:02.936346+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-25T09:51:49.817517+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.pumpengineering.net |
| 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:
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
- real-time breach alerts — 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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