Summary
On July 12, 2025, the ransomware group Play publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting FormWood Industries (formwood.com), a U.S.-based manufacturing company. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | FormWood Industries |
| Domain | formwood.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Play |
| Date Reported | July 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About FormWood Industries
FormWood Industries is a key player in the manufacturing sector, specializing in high-quality wood products. Their commitment to excellence has made them a leader in their field.
About the Play Group
The Play Group is a notorious ransomware syndicate, known for its aggressive tactics and high-profile attacks on various industries worldwide.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations should engage in continuous darkweb monitoring. This involves staying alert to potential data leaks and threats before they escalate. Utilize tools like the email breach checker at mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to monitor your company’s exposure and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
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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