A ransomware group calling itself Storm has claimed, via a listing on its dark web leak site, that it targeted Hinman Straub. The claim is dated August 13, 2026, and was identified by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. At this time, this is solely an unverified claim made by the group itself — Hinman Straub has not issued any public confirmation, and no regulator or independent authority has verified the group’s assertion.
What we know — and don’t
- A group calling itself Storm posted a claim referencing Hinman Straub on its leak site, with a claimed date of August 13, 2026.
- The claim was tracked and logged by ransomware.live, a third-party research platform that monitors leak-site activity from ransomware groups.
- Hinman Straub operates in the legal sector, based on general knowledge of the firm’s business activity.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed or confirmed by any party, including the group itself, the company, or independent researchers.
- There is no independent confirmation that any breach actually occurred, nor of its scope, if it did.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account associated with this company, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is offered, particularly for email and financial accounts.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, calls, or texts referencing this company, especially those asking you to click links, verify information, or provide personal details — these could be phishing attempts, whether or not this claim is ultimately confirmed.
- Monitor your financial statements and credit reports for any unfamiliar activity in the coming weeks and months.
- Consider enrolling in an identity monitoring service such as a service like Aura or LifeLock so you’re alerted quickly if your personal information appears somewhere it shouldn’t.
- Keep any correspondence from the company regarding this incident, in case it becomes relevant later.
This claim remains unverified. BreachLetter will update this article if Hinman Straub confirms the incident, if it is officially reported to regulators, or if further credible information becomes available.