Ransomware Group rhysida Hits: CRI Electric
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, CRI Electric — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group rhysida. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-22T05:56:26.446012+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | CRI Electric |
| Threat Group | rhysida |
| Summary | CRI Electric CRI Electric is a veteran-owned business based in San Antonio, providing professional electrical services since 1998. They cater to both residential and commercial clients, offering services such as emergency electrical repairs, EV charger installations, and home rewiring. We are pleased to present:Employee’s federal account artifacts** (`HR-ConfidentialIsrael’s Forms`): Login.gov personal recovery key (VA identity), TSP (retirement savings), ID.me, DoD DS Logon, PIEE (DoD contract payments)151 vendor W-9 forms** (SSN/EIN), payroll docs, HR-lawyer (privileged) correspondence, OSHA-adjacent injury/incident reports with photos.Public-sector bid pricing** (2025�2026: SAWS HQ EV charging, SAISD, NISD) � bid-competitiveness and Davis-Bacon certified-payroll context.Corporate docs (SDVOSB certification, Articles, bylaws, stock ledgers), QuickBooks financials, a Power of Attorney More |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-22T05:55:56.903592+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-22T05:56:26.446012+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | crielectric.com |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
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