Summary
On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Sarcoma publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Charter Industrial Supply, a U.S.-based family-owned distributor specializing in industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Charter Industrial Supply |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sarcoma |
| Date Reported | October 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Charter Industrial Supply
Charter Industrial Supply is known for its robust inventory and high-quality distribution of industrial and hydraulic products. With a focus on sectors like construction, military, and OEM, the company prides itself on delivering superior solutions to its clientele, ensuring a 100% fill rate.
About Sarcoma
Sarcoma is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting industrial and infrastructure sectors, leveraging sophisticated methods to extort companies by threatening to expose sensitive data.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Ransomware attacks like the recent one on Charter Industrial Supply underscore the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures, including dark web monitoring. Utilizing tools such as the email breach checker available at MSP DarkIntel can help organizations keep an eye on potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring better preparedness and response strategies.
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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