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Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed August 14, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

roodandriddle.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 14, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
53 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Healthcare

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.

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital was listed on the Storm dark web leak site on 14 August 2026; the clinic provides treatment for horses including those used in racing events and supports equestrian sports competitions.

About Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital was established in Lexington, Kentucky in 1986 as a partnership between veterinarians William Rood and Thomas Riddle. The facility offers a range of services for the treatment of horses. They have cared for many famous Thoroughbreds both at the racetrack and on the farm. They also provide support for other equine sporting events such as the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington. Rood & Riddle operates branches in Saratoga Springs, New York and Wellington, Florida. The company headquarters is located in 2150 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511, United States. 201-500 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 49 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital 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 14, 2026, when Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is based in United States , operating in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,476 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

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 13, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on August 14, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital?

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital 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 Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital was disclosed on August 14, 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 Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital 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 Healthcare organisation, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

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.