Storm ransomware targeted Step By Step, Inc. (US-based nonprofit human services organization) disrupting community-based support services across residential, behavioral health, autism, and in-home programs for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities and related needs. The incident impacted United States #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Step By Step
- Sector: Education
- Country: US
- Actor: Storm
- Source: http://yqhecvqtdvq6p7duqcgw2qca77spbgakxcoibtx6zpvfshltsbbbhfqd.onion/company/6abf1c39017ad22f3de0f1e0
- Discovered: 2026-10-03T06:26:55.380508+00:00
- Published: 2026-10-02T02:51:37+00:00
Information
- Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Private nonprofit human services organization serving individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, autism, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders
- Provides residential programs, vocational and employment support, behavioral health and counseling, autism services, in-home and community support, and other individualized programs
- Supports more than 2,000 individuals across multiple regions and more than a dozen Pennsylvania counties
- Works with individuals, families, and community partners to deliver personalized support throughout different stages of life
- Headquarters address: 744 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States
- Employee size: 1K-5K
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.