Ransomware Group Deadlock Hits: Far West Contractors
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Far West Contractors — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Deadlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-02T07:50:37.065816+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Far West Contractors |
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | Far West Contractors is a commercial construction company and general contractor headquartered in Placentia, California Founded in 2009, the company specializes in SCIF(Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) construction projects for high-security facilities, as well as tenant improvements in the aerospace and defense industry. Their well-known project partners and clients include Boeing, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Northrop Grumman [url=farwestcontractors.com]farwestcontractors.com[/url] |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-02T07:50:35.643191+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-02T07:50:37.065816+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | farwestcontractors.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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