USA Hoist Company, Inc., Mid-American Elevator Company, Inc., and Mid-American Elevator Equipment Company, Inc.

USA Hoist Company, Mid-American Elevator Company, and Mid-American Elevator Equipment Company experienced a ransomware attack on October 17, 2017, attributed to the group 'the Dark Overlord'. The attack encrypted data systems containing employee and vendor information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and health insurance applications. The company engaged forensic investigators and notified the FBI and state Attorneys General.