Ransomware Group metaencryptor Hits: FactoryFive
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, FactoryFive — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group metaencryptor. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-23T07:34:43.440886+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | FactoryFive |
| Threat Group | metaencryptor |
| Summary | Factory Five Racing Inc — kit-car manufacturer (Cobra replicas, GTM, Type 65 Coupe, 33 Hot Rod). 9 Tow Road, Wareham MA 02571-1086. ~90 employees, 158 endpoints. Revenue $5.5-6.5M/yr (credit card processing ~$4.3M, avg ticket $1245).
Exfiltrated data categories (~130GB): correspondence (PST archives), CRM contacts (GoldMine), ERP/pricing, engineering CAD (SolidWorks/Rhino), banking statements, insurance policies, tax documentation, legal contracts/NDAs, database backups. Includes detailed materials on several ongoing lawsuits — parties, witnesses, testimonies, and related case files, alongside private correspondence. Risk zones: PCI DSS (card processing $4.3M/yr), MA 201 CMR 17.00 (Massachusetts personal data protection), GDPR (EU clients), CCPA (California clients), active IRS audit, active MA Sales Tax audit, FTC Safeguards Rule. Reputational: customer warranties, partner contracts (SEMA supplier), licenses, litigation exposure. CEO: David T. Smith. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-23T07:33:57.314384+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-23T07:34:43.440886+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | factoryfive.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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