Betenbough Homes Latest Victim of Cyber Attack From Russia
According to NewsWest 9, Betenbough Homes reports that the Russian cyber attack happened on May 3, 2021. On May 3, Betenbough companies became victims of ransomware attack, said Betenbough Homes President Cal Zant. A criminal hacker gang has targeted and victimized our company resulting in a system breach.
The company states it knew about the attack immediately but did not know about the compromised personal information until May 15, 2021. Our team knew the exact moment our systems were compromised, and we have been vigilant in how we have approached the remediation of this ransomware attack to protect each of our customers who have placed their trust in Betenbough companies and to try to prevent similar attacks in the future, said Zant.
Lubbock s Betenbough reveals cybercriminals targeted company this month
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Lubbock-based homebuilder Betenbough Companies on Wednesday announced that law enforcement officials and a cybersecurity firm are investigating after Russian cybercriminals targeted and victimized the company earlier this month.
The attacked resulted in a breach of Betenbough s systems on May 3, according to a news release from the company, which added that these criminals acted in a similar manner to those that held the Colonial Pipeline’s system for ransom and have attempted to strongarm Betenbough Companies with similar tactics.
On May 15, the company learned the cybercriminals were able to obtain some sensitive personal information of individuals within its system and immediately sought legal help to create a protection and communication plan for anyone at-risk.
Betenbough Companies victim of ransomware attack
Cyberattack results in system breach of local company
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LUBBOCK, TX – Russian cybercriminals targeted and victimized local company, Betenbough Companies, resulting in a system breach on May 3. These criminals acted in a similar manner to those that held the Colonial Pipeline’s system for ransom and have attempted to strongarm Betenbough Companies with similar tactics.
On May 15, the company learned the perpetrators were able to obtain some sensitive personal information of individuals within its system and immediately sought legal help to create a protection and communication plan for anyone at-risk. Betenbough Companies has begun to contact at-risk individuals in Texas, where the vast majority of affected individuals are located, and will continue to notify other at-risk individuals in other states in the near future.
Betenbough Homes target of Russian cyber attack
The company says it will be offering identity protection and insurance to those who potentially had their information exposed out of an abundance of caution. Author: NewsWest 9, Jonathan Polasek (News West9) Published: 3:02 PM CDT May 19, 2021 Updated: 11:22 PM CDT May 19, 2021
MIDLAND, Texas Betenbough Homes is reporting that it was recently the victim of a Russian cyber attack.
The attack resulted in a system breach on May 3. On May 3, Betenbough companies became victims of ransomware attack, Betenbough Homes President Cal Zant said. A criminal hacker gang has targeted and victimized our company resulting in a system breach.
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