Silverado Contractors, Inc., a California-based demolition and excavation firm, suffered a ransomware attack by the LYNX ransomware group on December 18, 2024, which was detected on December 30, 2024. The attackers infiltrated internal systems, exfiltrated sensitive data, and posted sample screenshots on their dark web portal. The breach exposed personally identifiable information (PII) of current and former employees, including: - Full names - Contact details - Dates of birth - Social Security numbers - Driver’s license numbers - Financial account information - Health insurance details Affected individuals were notified via mail in November 2025, nearly a year later. The breach was also reported to the California Attorney General’s office. The incident poses severe risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational damage to the company and its employees. Legal investigations are underway for potential compensation claims.