Diversified Fall Protection, an Ohio-based company specializing in industrial machinery and equipment, experienced a ransomware incident on May 17, 2026. The Chaos ransomware group claimed responsibility, asserting that they had exfiltrated confidential information and threatened to publish it if negotiations did not occur.
The specific types of data exposed, such as SSN, medical, or financial data, have not been publicly confirmed. The number of affected individuals is also not publicly known. The only available information states that "confidential information" may have been compromised.
Details surrounding this incident, including official company statements or notifications to consumers, have not been publicly released. Additional information may emerge as the situation develops.