GreenbergFarrow Data Breach: Aurora Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, GreenbergFarrow — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group aurora. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-27T12:11:30.054574+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | GreenbergFarrow |
| Threat Group | aurora |
| Summary | [architecture] GreenbergFarrow — a respected ESOP-owned architecture firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Myrtle Beach, and international operations in Mexico, Colombia, India, and Canada.
The dataset spans three major divisions: Client Libraries (152 client folders, A–F): Proprietary architectural designs, prototypes, and specifications for major retail chains, banks, and restaurant brands including Circle K, Capital One, 7-Eleven, Chase Bank, Chipotle, Comcast, Bath & Body Works, and DSW. 300–650+ individuals’ personal data — SSNs from three years of payroll tax returns, 57+ W-9 forms, employee censuses with DOBs/salaries/home addresses, and an employee’s complete termination package including Medicare enrollment and voicemail recording. 7,450+ cleared check images with routing numbers, account numbers, payee details, and authorised signatures spanning 2014–2023. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-27T12:11:30.054574+00:00 |
| Target Domain | GreenbergFarrow |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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