In the latest cybersecurity news, Home Depot — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group shinyhunters. This data breach, discovered on 2025-10-03 15:41:40.006806, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Home Depot |
| Threat Group | shinyhunters |
| Summary | [AI generated] Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States. It is a one-stop-shop for tools, construction products, and various services. The company caters to do-it-yourself (DIY) customers, professional contractors, and the construction industry. It offers installation services and tool and equipment rental in addition to selling a litany of home improvement items. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-09-07 00:00:00.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-10-03 15:41:40.006806 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | None |
| Business Sector | Consumer Services |
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Disclaimer: HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
