Summary
On July 10, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Deadlock claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Weinberg ’93 Építő Kft. (weinberg.hu), a leading construction and steel fabrication company in Hungary. They have disclosed the theft of over 650 gigabytes of sensitive data, including proprietary construction techniques and financial records.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Weinberg ’93 Építő Kft. |
| Domain | weinberg.hu |
| Country | Hungary |
| Attacking Group | Deadlock |
| Date Reported | July 10, 2026 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “Weinberg ’93 Építő Kft., a prominent Hungarian construction and steel fabrication company. Overview: Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sбrospatak, it is a 100% privately owned Hungarian company. Core Services: The firm specializes in general contracting and the manufacture of complex steel structures. Major Projects: They have handled significant industrial developments, including: – Volvo Trucks Hungary: Completed a 5,500 mІ advanced truck center in Ecser. – Continental Automotive: Construction of electronics manufacturing plants. – East Gate PRO Business Park: Developed BREEAM-certified sustainable warehouses. – Becton Dickinson: Expansion of a major syringe factory in Hungary. Recognitions: The company has received numerous awards, such as the Lechner Цdцn Award (2024) and the Steel Structure Award (2022). Over 650 gigabytes of sensitive internal data were stolen from this company: all commercial information about contractors, information about specialized construction technologies and metal structure production, internal financial transactions, and operations demonstrating corruption in construction projects. We invite all journalists, lawyers, and law enforcement agencies to review this information.” |
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Disclaimer
DeXpose does not engage in the exfiltration, hosting, redistribution, or purchase of stolen data. All breach information reported here is collected from publicly accessible dark web sources and threat intelligence platforms.
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