Storm ransomware reportedly targeted Westco Motors Cairns (AU), a family-owned multi-franchise dealership in Bungalow, Queensland, offering vehicle sales, servicing, and parts with 100+ local staff. The incident impacted customers and business operations associated with the dealership in #Australia
Incident Details
- Victim: Westco Motors Cairns
- Sector: Retail & E-Commerce
- Country: AU
- Actor: Storm
- Source: http://yqhecvqtdvq6p7duqcgw2qca77spbgakxcoibtx6zpvfshltsbbbhfqd.onion/company/6a82cfd30587fc6c38c9e2ee
- Discovered: 2026-08-18T04:21:24.077522+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-17T09:09:39+00:00
Information
- Family-owned and operated multi-franchise dealership with more than 25 years of experience
- Offers new and used vehicles from brands including Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, and LDV
- Provides vehicle sales, trade-ins, financing, servicing, and parts sales for customers in the Cairns area
- Employs over a hundred local staff and focuses on exceptional customer service
- Aims to create a welcoming environment and treat every customer like family
- Headquartered at 347 Mulgrave Road, Bungalow, QLD 4870, Australia
- Company size: 51–200 employees
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "Storm". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.