Ransomware Group play Hits: Benchmark Industrial Supply
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Benchmark Industrial Supply — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group play. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-26T15:24:41.840844+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Benchmark Industrial Supply |
| Threat Group | play |
| Summary | United States |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-26T15:24:27.470150+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-26T15:24:41.840844+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.benchmarkinc.com |
| Business Sector | Business Services |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- phishing simulation — close the gap attackers exploit.
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