2026 Hightower Communications — Play ransomware claim (June 2)
Data compromised
Unspecified telecom infrastructure data per actor marketing
Technical writeup
BreachHistory cataloged June 2, 2026 Play marketing against Hightower Communications (hightowernc.com), a North Carolina telecommunications infrastructure firm—distinct from the January 2026 Hightower Holding wealth-management credential incident. No notice at catalog time.
Root cause
Play extortion claim