Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Hurley data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself play claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Hurley in a post first observed in September 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Hurley has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Hurley
Hurley Company is a commercial and industrial mechanical contracting firm based in Brentwood, Maryland. The company specializes in boiler services, including maintenance, repair, and supplies, and also provides HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration engineering, design, installation, and service. It reports over 135 years of combined experience and serves clients across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the Washington, DC Metro Area.
What Happened?
On September 21st, 2026, the Play ransomware group listed “Hurley” with the associated domain hurleyco.net on its dark web leak site. This listing was cataloged by Ransomware.live as a ransomware claim attributed to Play. No independent corroborating sources — including news reports, regulatory filings, or breach notification letters — have been identified, and no public statement or confirmation from Hurley Company has been found. The claim remains an unverified, attacker-side allegation and should be treated as such until the organization or a regulator independently confirms the incident. No specific data types were identified in the listing beyond the generic claim.
Play is a well-documented ransomware group active since June 2022. According to a joint advisory issued by the FBI and CISA, the group had breached approximately 900 organizations worldwide as of mid-2025. Play employs a double extortion model, encrypting systems after exfiltrating data, and uses its Tor-based leak site to pressure victims who do not pay.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Hurley Company (hurleyco.net)
- Industry: Mechanical contracting / HVAC / Commercial & industrial boiler services
- Location: Brentwood, Maryland
- Incident type: Ransomware claim (unverified attacker-side allegation)
- Claim first observed: September 21st, 2026
- Source: Ransomware.live — Play group profile; CISA #StopRansomware: Play Ransomware Advisory; Cybersecurity Dive — FBI, CISA warn Play ransomware targeting critical infrastructure
What Should You Do?
If you are a current or former client or employee of Hurley Company and are concerned your information may have been involved, there are steps you can take now. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely for suspicious activity, and request your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you become a victim of identity theft, report it and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
