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Ransomware victim Transportation

Sharp Motor Group

Listed by Storm on · organisation based in Australia

sharpmotorgroup.com.au

Disclosed
Aug 24, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Storm
118 victims listed
Country
Australia
#10 most targeted
Sector
Transportation

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.

On 24 August 2026, threat intelligence firm Storm added Sharp Motor Group to its dark web leak site. The dealership sells new, used, and demonstrator vehicles and provides servicing, spare parts, financing, insurance, and trade-ins for major brands like Kia and Suzuki.

About Sharp Motor Group

Sharp Motor Group is a privately owned automotive dealership group based in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia. The company serves customers across Tweed Heads, the Northern Rivers region, and the Gold Coast. Sharp Motor Group sells new, used, and demonstrator vehicles and provides vehicle servicing, spare parts, finance, insurance, and trade-in services. Its dealership represents major automotive brands, including Kia, Suzuki, Mahindra, Chery, Renault, and GMSV. The company focuses on providing a convenient one-stop automotive service and emphasizes customer service, value, choice, and a positive buying and ownership experience. The company headquarters is located in 153 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485, Australia. 51-200 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 84 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

Sharp Motor Group was listed by Storm ransomware, a group with 118 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 24, 2026.

Sharp Motor Group is based in Australia and operates in the Transportation sector. Australia ranks #10 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 418 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.

Storm 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Sharp Motor Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Sharp Motor Group was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on August 24, 2026. The organisation is based in Australia and operates in the Transportation sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Sharp Motor Group?

Sharp Motor Group was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 118 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Sharp Motor Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Sharp Motor Group was disclosed on August 24, 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 Sharp Motor Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Sharp Motor 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 Transportation organisation, Sharp Motor Group 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.