Summary
On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Sinobi publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Desert Plastering (desertplastering.com), a U.S.-based company specializing in Lath and Stucco services. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Desert Plastering |
| Domain | desertplastering.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sinobi |
| 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 Desert Plastering
Desert Plastering, founded in 1998 by Manuel and Javier Rodriguez, is renowned for its expertise in Lath and Stucco services. With over 35 years of experience, the company prides itself on delivering high-quality, durable, and dependable products and services. The leadership team remains actively involved in daily operations to ensure customer satisfaction and the highest standards in all projects.
About Sinobi
The Sinobi ransomware group is a notorious cybercriminal organization known for targeting companies globally. They are responsible for numerous high-profile data breaches and consistently demand ransom payments in exchange for sensitive data.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To effectively combat ransomware threats like those posed by Sinobi, organizations must adopt a proactive approach. One critical measure is implementing dark web monitoring to detect and mitigate potential risks early. Utilizing tools such as the Domain Breach Scan can help companies stay informed of any breaches and protect their sensitive 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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