Ransomware group rhysida hits Pierce Township
Pierce Township — a government & defense target operating in US has been listed by the rhysida ransomware group on 2026-08-14. 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 | Pierce Township |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | rhysida |
| Summary | Pierce Township Pierce Township is a growing community in Ohio that blends rural charm with suburban living, covering 23.5 square miles and home to over 16,000 residents.We are pleased to present:Judicial materials - Grand Jury subpoena response incl. hospital records (Mercy Hospital), public records requests, fire investigation reportsEmployee PII - Social Security numbers (SSA-1945, W-4, Ohio Tax forms), CDL licenses, health insurance waivers, new-hire packetsLegal settlements - Logan Creek v. Pierce Township, Purdue opioid settlement, easement and lease agreementsFinancial records - budgets, tax levies, appropriation reports, invoices, paymentsInternal email archives of township officials and administration More |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-14 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-14 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | piercetownship.org |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
| Severity | HIGH |
Claim by rhysida
Pierce Township Pierce Township is a growing community in Ohio that blends rural charm with suburban living, covering 23.5 square miles and home to over 16,000 residents.We are pleased to present:Judicial materials - Grand Jury subpoena response incl. hospital records (Mercy Hospital), public records requests, fire investigation reportsEmployee PII - Social Security numbers (SSA-1945, W-4, Ohio Tax forms), CDL licenses, health insurance waivers, new-hire packetsLegal settlements - Logan Creek v. Pierce Township, Purdue opioid settlement, easement and lease agreementsFinancial records - budgets, tax levies, appropriation reports, invoices, paymentsInternal email archives of township officials and administration More
Posted by the rhysida 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
piercetownship.org
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://rhysidafohrhyy2aszi7bm32tnjat5xri65fopcxkdfxhi4tidsg7cad.onion/archive.php?company=259
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