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Westgate

Ransomware attack by Genesis · Disclosed July 5, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

westgatellc.com

Date Disclosed
Jul 5, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Genesis
117 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Hospitality

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Genesis group

Genesis is an emerging ransomware group first observed in late 2025, targeting small to mid-sized US organizations across healthcare, retail, financial services, legal, and manufacturing using double-extortion tactics, focusing heavily on data exfiltration and public leaking. Genesis has listed 115 victims since May 2024.

Incident Analysis

Westgate was targeted by Genesis ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 117 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 5, 2026, when Westgate appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Westgate is based in United States , operating in the Hospitality sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,526 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.

Genesis 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 18, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Westgate attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Westgate was listed as a victim of the Genesis ransomware group on July 5, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Hospitality sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Westgate?

Westgate was attacked by Genesis ransomware. Genesis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 117 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Westgate ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Westgate was disclosed on July 5, 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 Westgate ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Westgate 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 Hospitality organisation, Westgate likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Genesis attacks?

To defend against Genesis 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.