A ransomware group calling itself Dark Project claims to have carried out an attack on Long-Lewis Automotive Group, according to a listing posted on the group’s dark web leak site on August 4, 2026. This listing was tracked and archived by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. At this time, the claim has not been independently verified, and Long-Lewis Automotive Group has not issued any public confirmation of an incident. BreachLetter is reporting on the existence of this claim, not on a confirmed breach.
What we know — and don’t
- A group identifying itself as Dark Project posted a claim referencing Long-Lewis Automotive Group on its leak site, dated August 4, 2026.
- Long-Lewis Automotive Group operates in the automotive dealership sector, categorized here under ‘other’ pending further sector-specific detail.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained — such as customer records, financial details, or employee information — have not been disclosed or confirmed in the listing reviewed.
- No regulator filing, breach notification, or statement from the company has been identified confirming this claim as of this writing.
- Ransomware group claims are frequently exaggerated, unverified, or fabricated, and should be treated as allegations only until confirmed by an independent source.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Update your password for any account with Long-Lewis Automotive Group, and avoid reusing that password on other sites.
- Enable two-factor authentication wherever it is offered, for this account and any others tied to the same email address.
- Be alert for phishing emails, texts, or phone calls that reference vehicle purchases, service appointments, or financing, especially ones asking you to click a link or confirm personal details.
- Watch your bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar charges, particularly if you financed a vehicle or provided payment information to this dealership group.
- Consider a credit freeze or fraud alert with the major credit bureaus if you’re concerned about identity theft tied to any personal information you’ve shared with the company.
- For ongoing peace of mind, using a service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to monitor your identity and personal information can help you catch suspicious activity early, whether or not this particular claim is ever confirmed.
BreachLetter will update this page if Long-Lewis Automotive Group confirms an incident, if additional details emerge from the group’s claim, or if the matter is reported to regulators.