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Highwoods Properties

Ransomware attack by Helix · Disclosed August 7, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

highwoods.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 7, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Helix
8 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Other

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Helix group

Helix has listed 8 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Highwoods Properties was targeted by Helix ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 8 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 7, 2026, when Highwoods Properties appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Highwoods Properties is based in United States , operating in the Other sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,477 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Helix 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 14, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Highwoods Properties attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Highwoods Properties was listed as a victim of the Helix ransomware group on August 7, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Highwoods Properties?

Highwoods Properties was attacked by Helix ransomware. Helix is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 8 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Highwoods Properties ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Highwoods Properties was disclosed on August 7, 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 Highwoods Properties ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Highwoods Properties 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. As a Other organisation, Highwoods Properties likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Helix attacks?

To defend against Helix 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.