Ransomware group coinbasecartel hits Tower Insurance
Tower Insurance — a financial services target operating in NZ has been listed by the coinbasecartel ransomware group on 2026-08-22. 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 | Tower Insurance |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | coinbasecartel |
| Summary | [AI generated] Tower Insurance is a New Zealand-based insurance company offering a range of personal and business insurance products, including home, contents, car, travel, and commercial coverage. Founded in 1869, it operates primarily in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Tower is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is known for its digital-first approach, providing customers with online policy management and claims services. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-22 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-22 |
| Region | NZ |
| Target Domain | tower.co.nz |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by coinbasecartel
[AI generated] Tower Insurance is a New Zealand-based insurance company offering a range of personal and business insurance products, including home, contents, car, travel, and commercial coverage. Founded in 1869, it operates primarily in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Tower is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is known for its digital-first approach, providing customers with online policy management and claims services.
Posted by the coinbasecartel 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
tower.co.nz
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://fjg4zi4opkxkvdz7mvwp7h6goe4tcby3hhkrz43pht4j3vakhy75znyd.onion/companies/tower-co-nz
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