Metales Panamericanos Data Breach: INC Ransom Ransomware Claim (Sep 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Metales Panamericanos — an organization based in PA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group incransom. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-02T14:55:35.724292+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Metales Panamericanos |
| Threat Group | incransom |
| Summary | English Metales Panamericanos, previously known as ACERO PANAMA, is the main construction & steel supplier to the Construction industry in Panama, initially focus in steel materials, now our new mission is extended to different constructions systems, Electrical Solutions, Equipment & Devices, zing ceilings, strollers, metal wires, windows structures, gypsum, among others. Spanish Metales Panamericanos S.A. (METALPAN), previamente conocida como ACERO PANAMA, es una dinmica y exitosa sociedad 100% panamea que se constituyo como METALPAN en el ao 1991, y que ha sabido transformarse y crecer con firmeza para responder de manera rpida y eficaz a las exigencias del clientes con altos niveles de competitividad presentes en el mercado nacional. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-01T05:45:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-02T14:55:35.724292+00:00 |
| Region | PA |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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