In the latest cybersecurity news, Pritchard Brown & Chillicothe Metal — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group interlock. This data breach, discovered on 2025-10-29 06:24:12.624155, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Pritchard Brown & Chillicothe Metal |
| Threat Group | interlock |
| Summary | Pritchard Brown and Chillicothe Metal Company (CMCO) are two manufacturers that collaborate to develop comprehensive solutions in the field of protective enclosures and microclimate control systems. Founded in 1947, Pritchard Brown specializes in custom-designed protective enclosures, offering a range of weatherproof, weather-resistant, and noise-absorbing models specifically designed for harsh operating environments. With over 50 years of experience, Chillicothe Metal Company complements Pritchard Brown’s offerings by specializing in protective enclosures and complete generator sets. Operating in a wide range of industries, including energy, utilities, petrochemical, mining, and defense, CMCO has completed more than 40,000 projects at facilities around the world. Its expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing is evidenced by its work on high-profile projects such as the Statue of Liberty and NASA. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-10-29 06:23:56.814899 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-10-29 06:24:12.624155 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | pritchardbrown.com & cmcousa.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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