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United Group of Companies

Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed August 8, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

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Date Disclosed
Aug 8, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
49 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
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.

On 8 August 2026, Storm listed United Group of Companies on its dark web leak site. The organization specializes in real estate development, financing, construction, and management across various sectors including independent senior living, affordable housing, and mixed-use neighborhoods.

About United Group of Companies

Since 1972, The United Group of Companies, Inc. has specialized in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and management. Their specialties include independent senior living, student apartment communities, multi-family (including affordable) housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods. The United Group of Companies is headquartered out of Troy, New York. The company headquarters is located in 300 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180, United States. 201-500 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 49 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

United Group of Companies 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 8, 2026, when United Group of Companies appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

United Group of Companies is based in United States , operating in the Other sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,450 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 9, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was United Group of Companies attacked by ransomware?

Yes. United Group of Companies was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on August 8, 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 United Group of Companies?

United Group of Companies 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 United Group of Companies ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on United Group of Companies was disclosed on August 8, 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 United Group of Companies ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from United Group of Companies 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, United Group of Companies 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.