Ransomware Group emperador Hits: SiteProRentals
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, SiteProRentals — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group emperador. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-28T02:51:39.941454+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SiteProRentals |
| Threat Group | emperador |
| Summary | SitePro Rentals is a Texas-based construction and industrial equipment rental company founded in 2021. A subsidiary of Sammons Industrial, it rents aerial lifts, forklifts, and earthmoving equipment, serving contractors across the U.S. from over 30 locations.
We have every employee’s Social Security number. Home addresses. Birth dates. Salaries. We know who’s sick, who’s on leave, who got fired and why. We also have 338,000 pay records…. Shortly, you will receive an email containing the instructions on how to proceed with this situation. The ransom is relatively small, just $150k USD in XMR… If you do not receive the email, contact us at: |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-28T01:27:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-28T02:51:39.941454+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Hospitality |
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