Ransomware group Storm hits Westco Motors Cairns
Westco Motors Cairns — a retail & e-commerce target operating in AU has been listed by the Storm ransomware group on 2026-08-17. 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 | Westco Motors Cairns |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Westco Motors Cairns is a family-owned and operated multi-franchise dealership offering new and used vehicles from brands such as Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, and LDV. With over 25 years of experience, the dealership prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and employs over a hundred local staff. Their services include vehicle sales, trade-ins, financing, servicing, and parts sales, catering to a diverse clientele in the Cairns area. Westco Motors aims to create a welcoming environment, treating every customer as part of their family.. The company headquarters is located in 347 Mulgrave Road, Bungalow, QLD 4870, Australia. 51-200 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-17 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-18 |
| Region | AU |
| Target Domain | westcomotors.com.au |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by Storm
Westco Motors Cairns is a family-owned and operated multi-franchise dealership offering new and used vehicles from brands such as Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, and LDV. With over 25 years of experience, the dealership prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and employs over a hundred local staff. Their services include vehicle sales, trade-ins, financing, servicing, and parts sales, catering to a diverse clientele in the Cairns area. Westco Motors aims to create a welcoming environment, treating every customer as part of their family.. The company headquarters is located in 347 Mulgrave Road, Bungalow, QLD 4870, Australia. 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
westcomotors.com.au
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://yqhecvqtdvq6p7duqcgw2qca77spbgakxcoibtx6zpvfshltsbbbhfqd.onion/company/6a82cfd30587fc6c38c9e2ee
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