The ransomware claim targets Els for Autism Foundation and its Els Center of Excellence campus in Jupiter, Florida, run by the organization founded by Liezl and Ernie Els, with the threat actor cmdorganization allegedly seeking disruption. The impacted country(s): #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Els for Autism
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: cmdorganization
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-07-12T23:50:22.758258+00:00
- Published: 2026-07-12T23:50:21.320068+00:00
Information
- Founded by Liezl and Ernie Els, it offers programs and resources for adults and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- The Els Center of Excellence campus is a world-class site providing leading-edge programs and services for individuals with autism.
- Based in Jupiter, Florida, it is on track to become a global leader in autism support and a model for what can be available to individuals on the spectrum.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "cmdorganization". 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.