Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Sinobi publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Spectrum Painting (www.spectrumpainting.com), a U.S.-based company specializing in luxury high-rise and commercial building painting. The threat actor has issued a statement threatening to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Spectrum Painting |
| Domain | www.spectrumpainting.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sinobi |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Spectrum Painting
Spectrum Painting NYC is a full-service painting company with over 100 years of combined experience, focusing on luxury high-rise buildings and commercial structures throughout the New York Tri-State area. They offer a variety of services including painting, wallcovering installation, plastering, and epoxy finishes. The company’s management team ensures that all projects meet their high standards, leading to work with prestigious developers and builders across the nation. Spectrum Painting has built a reputation as a leader in commercial painting since its inception in 1996.
About Sinobi Group
The Sinobi group is a notorious ransomware collective known for its sophisticated cyber attacks targeting various industries worldwide. They are infamous for their high-profile data breaches and extortion demands.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To mitigate the risks of ransomware attacks, organizations should implement proactive measures such as comprehensive cybersecurity protocols, regular system audits, and employee training on phishing scams. Additionally, monitoring the dark web for potential data leaks is crucial. Utilize tools like the email breach checker at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to keep an eye on potential threats to your company.
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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