In the latest cybersecurity news, Ess Brothers & Sons — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2025-06-17 17:18:37.550283, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Ess Brothers & Sons |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Ess Brothers and Sons’ mission is to provide products and services, in an honorable way, that exceed the expectations and needs of each and every one of our clients. If we don’t have a product in stock, we will find it, and if we can’t find it, we will make it. Ess Brothers and Sons was establish in 1867 by Joseph Ess and is now in its sixth generation of ownership with Troy and Trent continuing the tradition of excellence established over 148 years ago. From Joseph’s establishing a blacksmith and wagon shop to Frank creating a foundry to Edmund and Wallace’s vision of supplying municipal castings to Tom’s business expansion, the many Ess generations have done what few men do, provide their children with a pathway for a legacy of success. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-06-17 16:51:08.674270 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-06-17 17:18:37.550283 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | essbrothers.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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