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Unique Repair Services

Ransomware attack by Kairos · Disclosed September 29, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

Date Disclosed
Sep 29, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Kairos
101 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Other

ThreatAI Analysis

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

Kairos listed Unique Repair Services on its dark web leak site on 29 September 2026. The company specializes in fast appliance repair and maintenance for clients in Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas.

About Unique Repair Services

Unique Repair Services specializes in fast and reliable appliance repair and maintenance in Des Plaines, IL, and surrounding areas. They offer a wide range of services including repairs for refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and HVAC systems, with a focus on customer satisfaction and same-day service. The company employs factory-authorized technicians trained in major brands like Samsung, Electrolux, and Frigidaire, ensuring high-quality repairs backed by a 90-day guarantee. Their intended clients are homeowners seeking dependable and professional appliance repair solutions.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Kairos group

Kairos is a data extortion group active since late 2024 that focuses solely on data theft with no encryption, primarily targeting small-to-mid-sized organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, and business services in the US, purchasing initial access from brokers and demanding Bitcoin payments. Kairos has listed 95 victims since June 2024.

Incident Analysis

Unique Repair Services was targeted by Kairos ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 29, 2026, when Unique Repair Services appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Unique Repair Services is based in United States , operating in the Other sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,669 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.

Kairos 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: Oct 3, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Unique Repair Services attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Unique Repair Services was listed as a victim of the Kairos ransomware group on September 29, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Unique Repair Services?

Unique Repair Services was attacked by Kairos ransomware. Kairos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Unique Repair Services ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Unique Repair Services was disclosed on September 29, 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 Unique Repair Services ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Unique Repair Services 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, Unique Repair Services likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Kairos attacks?

To defend against Kairos 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.