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Sharp Motor Group

Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed August 24, 2026 · 🇦🇺 Australia

sharpmotorgroup.com.au

Date Disclosed
Aug 24, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
49 total victims
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Industry
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 49 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Sharp Motor Group was targeted by Storm ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 49 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 24, 2026, when Sharp Motor Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Sharp Motor Group is based in Australia , operating in the Transportation 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 8, 2026 22:00 UTC.

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 49 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.