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Ransomware victim Retail & E-Commerce

Irwin Automotive Group

Listed by Aoqin on · organisation based in United States

Disclosed
Nov 9, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aoqin
7 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Retail & E-Commerce

ThreatAI analysis

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

About Irwin Automotive Group

Irwin Automotive Group is a premier car dealership located in Laconia, NH, specializing in new and pre-owned vehicles from trusted manufacturers such as Toyota, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Ford, and Lincoln. They offer a wide range of services including automotive sales, financing options, and expert maintenance performed by factory-trained technicians. The dealership is committed to providing a transparent and enjoyable car shopping experience, with a focus on customer satisfaction and community involvement. Irwin Automotive Group serves clients across the Lakes Region and Central New Hampshire, ensuring a reliable and quality service for all automotive needs. Status: Not paid. Data publication: 2026-11-18 22:00 UTC. Revenue: $27M. Employees: 200. Data type: Contracts, banking, clientsData, confidential.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Aoqin group

Aoqin has listed 4 victims since November 2026.

Incident analysis

Irwin Automotive Group was listed by Aoqin ransomware, a group with 7 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 9, 2026.

Irwin Automotive Group is based in United States and operates in the Retail & E-Commerce sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,427 victims in this 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.

Aoqin typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Irwin Automotive Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Irwin Automotive Group was listed as a victim of the Aoqin ransomware group on November 9, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Retail & E-Commerce sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Irwin Automotive Group?

Irwin Automotive Group was attacked by Aoqin ransomware. Aoqin is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 7 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Irwin Automotive Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Irwin Automotive Group was disclosed on November 9, 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 Irwin Automotive Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Irwin Automotive Group 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 Retail & E-Commerce organisation, Irwin Automotive Group likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Aoqin attacks?

To defend against Aoqin 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.