Lee & Associates reported a ransomware attack attributed to the threat actor Blackbyte, which compromised their systems and disrupted their operations. The incident impacted the United States.
Incident Details
- Victim: Lee & Associates
- Country: US
- Actor: blackbyte
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-07-30 10:43:53.171627
- Published: 2025-07-30 10:43:51.538876
Information
- Lee & Associates is a leading real estate firm with a history dating back to 1979, when Bill Lee established its first office in Orange County, California.
- Every Lee & Associates office is independently owned and operated by real estate professionals who share real-time market intelligence to deliver superior services.
- The company has a unique service platform that attracts experienced and talented real estate professionals committed to teamwork and superior service.
- Lee & Associates offers a broad range of real estate services tailored to meet client needs, including commercial real estate brokerage, property management, valuation, asset management, and finance.
- It is now the largest firm of its kind in North America, with a presence across the United States and Canada.
- The firm was targeted in a ransomware attack by the BlackByte actor.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "blackbyte". 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.