Summary
On July 8, 2025, the ransomware group Play claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Wood, Patel & Associates (www.woodpatel.com), a U.S.-based engineering firm.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Wood, Patel & Associates |
| Domain | www.woodpatel.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Play |
| Date Reported | July 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Wood, Patel & Associates
Wood, Patel & Associates is a leading engineering firm based in the United States, known for its innovative solutions in civil engineering and land development. They have been serving various sectors including transportation, water resources, and land development.
About the Play Group
The Play ransomware group is known for its sophisticated cyber attacks targeting various organizations worldwide. They have been involved in several high-profile attacks, often demanding large ransoms in exchange for not releasing sensitive data.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks by implementing proactive measures such as regular data backups, employee training on phishing scams, and continuous network monitoring. One effective strategy is dark web monitoring to detect any leaked credentials or data breaches early. We recommend using an email breach checker like the one available at MSP Dark Intel’s Domain Breach Scan to keep an eye on potential threats and safeguard your company’s data.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team 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 and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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