Ransomware group Storm hits Johnson Investment Counsel
Johnson Investment Counsel — a financial services target operating in US has been listed by the Storm ransomware group on 2026-09-18. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Johnson Investment Counsel |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Johnson Investment Counsel is an independent, employee-owned wealth management firm founded in 1965 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company provides comprehensive financial services to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Its services include investment management, financial planning, retirement and cash-flow planning, estate planning, trust services, charitable planning, and business solutions. Johnson Investment Counsel operates as a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor and emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, long-term relationships, and customized financial strategies. As of June 30, 2026, the firm manages approximately $23 billion in assets and has 159 employees, serving clients across all 50 U.S. states. The company headquarters is located in 7755 Montgomery Road, Suite 180, Cincinnati, OH 45236, United States.51-200 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-18 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-18 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | johnsoninv.com |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by Storm
Johnson Investment Counsel is an independent, employee-owned wealth management firm founded in 1965 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company provides comprehensive financial services to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Its services include investment management, financial planning, retirement and cash-flow planning, estate planning, trust services, charitable planning, and business solutions. Johnson Investment Counsel operates as a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor and emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, long-term relationships, and customized financial strategies. As of June 30, 2026, the firm manages approximately $23 billion in assets and has 159 employees, serving clients across all 50 U.S. states. The company headquarters is located in 7755 Montgomery Road, Suite 180, Cincinnati, OH 45236, United States.51-200 Employees
Posted by the Storm threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
Sources
Victim website
johnsoninv.com
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://yqhecvqtdvq6p7duqcgw2qca77spbgakxcoibtx6zpvfshltsbbbhfqd.onion/company/6aacce419f1388101e0e6073
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