In the latest cybersecurity news, Advanced Security Systems — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group sinobi. This data breach, discovered on 2025-08-18 12:43:44.617237, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Advanced Security Systems |
| Threat Group | sinobi |
| Summary | Advanced Security Systems has been a leader in the security industry for over 45 years. It customs design, install and service: burglar and fire alarms, video surveillance, access control and home automation, controlling lights, thermostat, door locks and more all from the smart phone. It transmits fire and security alarm signals to its monitoring station in Eureka. Advanced Security offers the only local monitoring station on the Northcoast. It invested in building and staffing its own local central station instead of contracting with a third party out-of-the-area provider. Advanced Security has remained a family owned and operated alarm company since 1971. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-08-13 20:29:12.974000 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-08-18 12:43:44.617237 |
| Region | None |
| Target Domain | www.advancedsecuritysystems.com |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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