The ransomware attack targeted Choates HVAC in the United States, disrupting operational capabilities and demanding a ransom for data recovery. The threat actor named “play” has claimed responsibility for the incident, impacting the United States. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Choates HVAC
- Country: US
- Actor: play
- Source: http://k7kg3jqxang3wh7hnmaiokchk7qoebupfgoik6rha6mjpzwupwtj25yd.onion/topic.php?id=nDxM4bfecg1kht
- Discovered: 2025-12-13 16:59:14.051874
- Published: 2025-12-13 16:58:38.122688
Information
- The victim is Choates HVAC located in the United States.
- The incident involved ransomware.
- The threat actor responsible is identified as “play”.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "play". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.