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Ransomware Group nova Hits: Hoy Construction

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Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Hoy Construction — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group nova. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-22T19:25:41.950225+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Hoy Construction
Threat Group nova
Summary Since 1933, Hoy Construction has specialized in commercial construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in Hampton Roads, VA. As a 100% employee-owned company, they emphasize a design-build approach, preconstruction services, and open-book transparency. Their experienced team collaborates with owners and architects to effectively manage costs and schedules while delivering high-quality, durable buildings. Hoy Construction is dedicated to building strong partnerships and ensuring accountability and communication throughout the construction process – Nova Provide tree and samples from stolen data to the company when its get in touch with support department.
Date of Breach 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-05-22T19:25:41.950225+00:00
Business Sector Construction

 

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