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Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed September 3, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

Date Disclosed
Sep 3, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
49 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
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ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Storm. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 9 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

GSAC was targeted by Storm ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 49 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 3, 2026, when GSAC appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

GSAC is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,412 victims in our database.

Storm typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 5, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was GSAC attacked by ransomware?

Yes. GSAC was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on September 3, 2026. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked GSAC?

GSAC was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 49 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the GSAC ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on GSAC was disclosed on September 3, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the GSAC ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from GSAC has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Storm attacks?

To defend against Storm and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.