Ransomware Group metaencryptor Hits: EllisDon Corporation
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, EllisDon Corporation — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group metaencryptor. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-07T13:01:37.828237+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | EllisDon Corporation |
| Threat Group | metaencryptor |
| Summary | EllisDon Corporation is a leading Canadian construction and infrastructure services company. Founded in 1951, the company provides construction management, engineering, project development, and facilities management services across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, transportation, commercial, industrial, government, and defense infrastructure. EllisDon operates across Canada and internationally. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T13:01:04.920760+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-07T13:01:37.828237+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Target Domain | www.ellisdon.com |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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