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Ramsey Bros

Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed August 18, 2026 · 🇦🇺 Australia

ramseybros.com.au

Date Disclosed
Aug 18, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
53 total victims
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Industry
Other

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.

Ramsey Bros appeared on Storm's dark web leak site on 18 August 2026. The family-owned business provides quality machinery, parts and services to farmers in Australia.

About Ramsey Bros

Ramsey Bros is a family-owned and operated business that serves as an authorized Case IH dealer, providing quality machinery, parts, and services. They offer a wide range of new and used machinery, along with scheduled servicing programs and operator training. Their intended clients include farmers and agricultural businesses looking for reliable equipment and support. With multiple dealership locations, they aim to be a powerful partner in harvesting and agricultural operations. The company headquarters is located in 23 Henderson Avenue, Cleve, SA 5640, Australia.. 51-200 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 49 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Ramsey Bros was targeted by Storm ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 53 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 18, 2026, when Ramsey Bros appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Ramsey Bros is based in Australia , operating in the Other sector. Australia ranks #10 globally for ransomware attacks, with 379 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.

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 10, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Ramsey Bros attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Ramsey Bros was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on August 18, 2026. The organisation is based in Australia and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Ramsey Bros?

Ramsey Bros was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 53 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Ramsey Bros ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Ramsey Bros was disclosed on August 18, 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 Ramsey Bros ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Ramsey Bros 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, Ramsey Bros likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

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.