A ransomware group calling itself Global Secret Group claims to have carried out an attack against The Rubber Group, according to a listing posted on the group’s own leak site on August 17, 2026. This listing has been tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. At this time, the claim comes solely from the extortion group itself, has not been independently verified, and The Rubber Group has not issued any public confirmation.
What we know — and don’t
- A group identifying itself as Global Secret Group posted a claim referencing The Rubber Group on its leak site, dated August 17, 2026.
- The Rubber Group operates in the ‘other’ sector, based on available information about its business activities.
- The specific types of data allegedly accessed — such as personal, financial, or operational records — have not been disclosed by the group or confirmed by any independent party.
- No regulatory filing or official statement from The Rubber Group has been identified confirming this incident as of this writing.
- Claims made on ransomware leak sites are not independently verified at the time of posting and can sometimes be exaggerated, mistaken, or entirely false.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account associated with The Rubber Group, especially if it is reused elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is offered for accounts tied to this company.
- Be alert for phishing emails, texts, or calls that reference The Rubber Group or attempt to impersonate the company or its representatives.
- Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unexpected messages claiming to be related to this incident.
- Consider signing up for identity monitoring, such as a service like Aura or LifeLock, to help detect any misuse of your personal information if this claim is later confirmed.
- Periodically check your financial statements and credit reports for unfamiliar activity.
BreachLetter will update this page if The Rubber Group confirms this incident, if it is officially reported to regulators, or if further verified details become available.